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#FictionFriday: Hobbitually Creative




Welcome to  #FictionFriday, where we ask Yeovil College staff to share their thoughts, opinions and just plain random tastes in books.
Each staff member selects questions to answer from a finely honed and crafted selection, designed to entertain and educate us about their reading lives.

 
Today we're talking to Camilla Bell, who works in the Spot as one of our fantastic Student Support team. Camilla is a talented artist who is passionate about raising awareness of mental health, and fittingly she is also Team Gryffindor.


What's the first book you remember reading, or being read?

"The Magic Key - Biff, Chip and Kipper stories."

What is your favourite book of all time?


"My sketchbook - because I can draw in it without getting into trouble."


Which book would you love to be in or live inside its world?

"Harry Potter!"

 What's your favourite book adaptation in film or TV?

 "The Hobbit - the motion picture trilogy."

Would you read the book before watching an adaptation, and does it matter?


"I personally wouldn't, because I'm not in the mood to read as often as I am to watch films."

 Who is the best villain in a novel?


"Hannibal Lecter (from "Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris - of which there are some excellent film and TV adaptations)"

What's your favourite children's book?

" "The Incredible Book Eating Boy" by Oliver Jeffers."

 Who's your favourite cartoon character?

"The Sad Ghost, of The Sad Ghost Club. It's an online cartoon for positive awareness of mental health."

Who would play you in a film of your life?


"Zooey Deschanel (who stars in "New Girl and "500 Days of Summer")."



If you were to describe yourself as a type of cake, what would it be?

 "A blueberry muffin."



Where is your favourite place to read?

"Curled up on the sofa with a blanket."

Thanks Camilla! If  you have a favourite online cartoon, are curious about this book-eating boy or you'd like to comment (nicely) below, log in with your Google account and join the conversation.
Alternatively, you can always tweet us at @YC_Reading using the hashtag #FictionFriday with what you think of choices!

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