Maureen Johnson Competition!

Just in case all you lovelies didn't know, HarperCollins Childrens' Books, the lovely UK publishers of The Name of The Star, are hosting a most excellent competition involiving going on a Jack the Ripper tour around London with the author herself! Some more details:

To celebrate the publication of Maureen Johnsons new YA thriller The Name of the Star, HarperCollins Children’s Books is offering 10 lucky readers the opportunity to accompany Maureen Johnson on a private Jack the Ripper walk in London on Thursday, 13th October 2011.

The walk begins at 5:00 PM and will carry-on for two hours into the night! Visit the haunting sites of Jack the Ripper and hear first-hand from Maureen how they inspired her new book The Name of the Star.

To enter, simply email nameofthestar@harpercollins.co.uk for a chance to attend the event with a friend.

Disclaimer: Entrants must be 13 or over. Please ensure that you are available to attend the event on Thursday, 13th October from 5.00pm to 7.00pm before entering. Winners will be informed on Friday, 7th October, and will be provided with further instructions then.

How bloody amazing does that sound! I am ridiculously tempted to enter myself... If I could get to London from school that early, I would be on it like a car bonnet! ;p