"Luke is a powerful role model for children who don't enjoy reading and writing. The children were held spellbound by Luke's ingenious, humorous and creative approach, and his unforgettable presentation will inspire and motivate them for some time to come." Ros Flanders, Deputy Head, Moorfield Primary

"Luke's enthusiasm and personality really inspired the children … one of the most memorable days our school has had for many an eon!" William Davis, Literacy Leader, Bushmead Primary

"Thank you Luke - you have made a huge difference to my son's life. He has lacked confidence in literacy, but after your visit he was so inspired that all he wants to do is read and write!" Email from a parent

"Luke was amazing. He really understood children’s humour and I was astonished at how many pupils he was able to involve in dramatic roles as part of his presentation." Candida Reece, Head, London Meed Primary

"The amazing author Luke Temple came to visit KS2. The children (and adults) loved meeting him as he was bursting with energy, enthusiasm and ideas that captured their imaginations. He wowed them with his acting, videos and, of course, his stories!" Ron Gandolfo, Head, Lingfield Primary

"My son is a bit of a reluctant reader, so I was quite surprised when he came home from school yesterday telling me that an author had been in and please, please, please could I buy these books... He immediately sat down and started reading 'Stormy Cliff'. Please would you thank Luke so much for inspiring him." Email from a parent

"What an amazing presentation! It was truly inspirational! Writing is all about ideas and Luke brought that message across fantastically!" Head of Year 5, Thomas A Becket Middle School

"Luke was BRILLIANT yesterday! All the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. He is a particularly good role model for the boys, especially those who are reluctant readers and writers, as I understand Luke was himself... interactive, relevant and great fun!" Catherine Stoate, Head, St Cleer Primary

"Luke Temple was an ABSOLUTE INSPIRATION to our children… a great mix of storytelling, acting and audience participation left them spellbound!" Andy Watkins, Literacy Coordinator, Treloweth Primary

“Our school was buzzing after Luke’s visit. He has spurred the children on and inspired their learning. I can safely say that every child, from Reception through to Year 6, thoroughly enjoyed Luke’s visit.” Victoria Waring, Literacy Coordinator, Aqueduct Primary

"Luke is an impressive advocate for story making. If an author is needed to get an audience hanging on his every word and responding eagerly… Luke is clearly the man! He really got the children’s creative juices flowing... I can recommend him unreservedly." Kate Timaeus, Deputy Head, Durley Primary

"Luke is engaging, enthusiastic and energetic! He really captured their imaginations and had them buzzing with ideas! He has a very lively presentation style... that keeps the children thoroughly engrossed." Head of Year 6, Rose Green Junior

"Wow! ... he held his audience spellbound... The presentation is interactive and gets the children really involved… they love it! I would recommend Luke to any school in the land. Like everyone else in the audience, I found myself desperate to read his new book." Peter J Murray, children's author of Mokee Joe

"His visit was inspirational and the children thoroughly enjoyed it. The whole school was enthralled by Luke throughout his presentation... One of my year 4 children was so impressed that he spent last night, unprompted, designing a front cover for Luke's book." Pip Otton, Head, Laburnum Grove Junior

"The presentation was absolutely fantastic. Luke captured the children's imagination from the moment he made his dramatic entrance. The workshop involved everyone. Many parents commented how excited their children had been when they explained what had happened that morning! The input has been outstanding... would wholeheartedly recommend him." Kim Thornton, Head, Boxgrove Primary

"Luke was fantastic, he engaged the children from the moment they met him and they were totally involved for the rest of the session. He inspired them to do some wonderful creative writing and I would happily recommend him to any other school. The children certainly hope he will visit us again." Sally Swann, Head, Ludlow Junior

Luke often receives letters from children he has met. Here are a few quotes from some of them:

Thomas A Becket Middle School (Year 5): "Your presentation was awesome. I love the way you got everybody joining in"... "Nice presentation Luke, don’t ask which bit was my favourite cause I loved it all. One more thing, you must have inspired many children that day"... "I loved your performance! It was so FUNNY!"... "You’ve inspired us with your great acting and storytelling."

North Mundham Primary (Year 5): "Thank you for your amazing show. I can't wait to get your book"... "a great show and it's really encouraged me to read"... "I'm so glad you came to North Mundham. You were so funny and made the school laugh"... "It was great fun, especially the dancing!"

Windmills Junior School (Year 6): "...brilliant... He had as much enthusiasm as we did! I thought it was magnificent and I am devastated that we can't have another afternoon like that."

"You have inspired me to write and read. If I ever become an author, when children ask me who inspired me to write I will say Luke Temple."