Mister Finch is a quirky rhyming tale to make you chuckle, written by Minds Underground’s founder, Camille. The book is designed to inspire the creative imagination of children aged 9 & Under, including a number of interactive activities at different levels. Explore the Mister Finch webpage to order the book & access a whole variety of exciting Finch-related learning activities for kids!
For a sneak peak of the picture book - click here! The title is in gold foil - hardback, 56 pages, £12.99)
Explore the World of Mister Finch
About the Author
Camille is an Oxford English graduate and Founder of a leading educational company called U2 Tuition, set up to help young people achieve their ambitions and dreams. Camille is enjoying that journey herself and has plans for a whole series of Mister Finch books, taking on a wide range of social ideas and issues.
About the Book
‘Mister Finch and the Queen’ is the first book in what will become a series. Finch is a delightfully eccentric old man, about to receive his invitation from the Queen to the palace as he is soon to be one hundred. His pet chick, Marcello, goes everywhere with him on his rickety pink bicycle, visiting London’s most iconic sights. The hope is that this tale brings young and old together, laughing and concocting their own stories of misadventures wherever they may be.
An Interactive Learning Experience
Camille has drawn on her expertise in Key Stage 1 and 2 tuition, to devise a full interactive educative experience for young readers. The book itself and the webpage include a range of activities designed to spark children’s creative imagination. Visit the U2 Tuition KS1 & 2 Page for further details of support for primary students.
Character Description Writing Activities 1
Students are often brilliant at describing landscapes, but find it more challenging when it comes to character description. This resource includes extracts from writers who are experts in character creation.
Task: Students can read the extracts (or have them read to them) and think about different techniques great writers use to create vivid character descriptions. Then, try Activity 2!
Storytelling Workshops with the Author & Founder of U2 Tuition
The author and Founder of U2 Tuition, Camille, runs a series of storytelling workshops for children (U9).
The storytelling masterclasses (open to students aged 9 & under), have been designed to encourage the development of students’ creative writing skills. Sessions follow a workshop-style format, allowing students to provide peer feedback and share their work. The workshops are geared to students of various ages and abilities.
Location: Chelsea, London (enquire if interested in online alternatives).
Fun-Filled Mister Finch Activities!
We know how much children engage with interactive tools for learning. Download the pack of Finch worksheets designed for students to engage further with the books and get their creative brains whirring!
Character Description Writing Activities 2
This resource is suitable for students aged 6-9. It includes exercises on getting to grips with literary devices to improve character description and students can have a go at planning and creating their own fabulous character! Students are welcome to send in their character descriptions to Camille for feedback. Contact camille@mindsunderground.com.