Book Launch Event
29 September 2026 | Publication Day
The wait is over! Silver Serpent and the Wild Ice Child officially takes flight.
Inspired by real archaeological discoveries at Cookham Abbey, enter an Anglo-Saxon world of mystery, magic, ghosts and unexpected friendships — where history meets imagination.
Available from 29 September 2026. Order your copy now!
Spooktaculur Workshop
31 October 2026 | Roald Dahl Museum
This Halloween, step into the strange and supernatural world of Silver Serpent and the Wild Ice Child.
Join author David Gilbert for a spooky family workshop where Anglo-Saxon history meets ghosts, mystery and storytelling. Discover the real archaeology that inspired the book, meet some of its unusual characters and explore how ancient discoveries can become extraordinary stories.
Ghosts, Anglo-Saxon secrets and a little Halloween mischief await…
Author Talk
28 October 2026 | Wembley Library
Join David Gilbert, author of Silver Serpent and the Wild Ice Child, for a special visit to Wembley Library.
Hear David bring the story to life, meet some of its most curious characters and discover how real Anglo-Saxon archaeology helped inspire their adventures.
Perfect for young readers who love history, mystery and a good ghost story!
Upcoming Events
Bring Anglo-Saxon Adventure to Your School, Library or Museum
Whether you’re a school, library, museum, bookshop, festival or community organisation, I’d love to hear from you.
From author talks and interactive readings to workshops exploring Anglo-Saxon history, archaeology and storytelling, each event offers young readers the chance to step beyond the pages of the book and discover the real history that inspired it.
If you're interested in the book, my work with the Friends of Cookham Abbey, or the story behind its archaeological inspiration.
Let’s start a conversation.