One of the country's leading fiction writers for children and young adults was in Bodmin recently describing the secrets of his trade. Tim Bowler, whose books include Carnegie Medal winner River Boy and Storm Catchers, was at the Shire House Suite as part of Word Explosion North Cornwall's first literary festival for young people. Pictured are, front row: Sharon Angel, Laura Andrews, Sarah Newman, William Fry, Sue Richardson. Back row: Tricia Kings, Gary Fry, author Tim Bowler, Sue Richardson and Ellen Newman. 1002id04601bowler