Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Meet Anton Du Beke at Waterstones Reading
Waterstones United Reform Building 89a Broad Stree Reading RG1 2AP United Kingdom
Details
The King of Ballroom, Strictly Come Dancing royalty, and household name,
Anton Du Beke
will be visiting Waterstones Reading to sign copies of his children’s book, OPERATION TANGO.
A SECRET PLOT. AN UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE. A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. An unmissable, heartwarming adventure full of mystery, friendship, courage and dance – from Sunday Times bestselling author and ballroom star, Anton Du Beke!
With gorgeous illustrations by Elisa Paganelli OPERATION TANGO is perfect for fans of Ben Miller, Emma Carroll and Michael Morpurgo.
Summer, 1941: London evacuees Harry and Rosie Morton are looking forward to a summer exploring the Lancashire coast with their new friends – and learning to tango as a surprise for Mum’s birthday.
Until the twins learn two things: their awful cousin, Jasper, is coming to stay.
Worse still: Dad is returning to the Western Front.
Then a train journey changes everything and suddenly Harry and Rosie find themselves caught up in a treacherous plot. And, when no one believes their story, they realise they must summon all their courage to not only protect the war effort, but save lives closer to home too . . .
With time running out, can the twins stop the crooks before it’s too late and have one last dance with Mum and Dad before he leaves for France?
‘An exciting adventure with all the speed and style of Anton’s dancing’
- Jacqueline Wilson (on Anton’s first children’s book CODE NAME FOXTROT)
Tickets: £8.99 include entry for one person and one copy of the Operation Tango (RRP £8.99) which will be available for collection on the day.
Ticket holders will receive their copy of Operation Tango at the book signing.
Ticket is for one child and accompanying parent/guardian.
A photo opportunity will be available with Anton, so please feel free to bring your phones! No selfies will be allowed. Staff will be on hand to take your camera/phone to get a photo of you with Anton whilst he signs your book. Due to time constraints please note only one photo permitted due to timing restrictions.
Please note the event may be filmed and photographed, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes.
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