POPULAR children's author Sam Enthoven dropped by Hassenbrook School in Stanford-le-Hope last week.

Year 7 and 8 students took part in three question and answer sessions with Mr Enthoven, author of The Black Tattoo and TIM: Defender of the Earth.

He also held a book signing session in the library and talked about his new book due for release in 2010, giving students the opportunity to discuss possible titles for it.

Mr Enthoven said: “I thought it was a great day, the students were wonderfully attentive and their questions were excellent.

“I hope everyone else enjoyed it, because I certainly did!

“I'd love to visit Hassenbrook again sometime.”