In celebration of World Book Day, Twickenham-based children’s author Zoe Verner teamed up with community-focused property developer London Square to inspire a love of reading in the area’s youngsters. On Thursday 6th March 2025, Zoe read her book The Adventures of Izzy and Columbus – Nakamomo Island, to two classes at Twickenham Primary Academy, located close to the new homes at Twickenham Green and Twickenham Square. Zoe presented each child with a signed copy of the book, and donated a copy to the school library.
The Adventures of Izzy and Columbus – Nakamomo Island is the first in a series of four adventure stories. It tells the tale of an inseparable duo – Izzy and her dog Columbus – as they set out to solve the mysterious disappearance of Izzy’s best friend Max. Their thrilling journey takes them to the magical Nakamomo Island, where they adventure through the rainforest, escaping pursuit while meeting loveable creatures along the way.
To mark World Book Day, students at Twickenham Primary Academy dressed up as their favourite book characters. The event is a highlight of the school calendar, aimed at promoting a love of reading and literacy. Zoe shared her creative writing process with the children through an interactive session, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn how to craft engaging characters and storylines.
Erin Moscardini, Principal at Twickenham Primary Academy, commented: “World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to engage children in reading in a fun and interactive way. We were thrilled to welcome Zoe Verner, a talented local author, to share her exciting story of Izzy and Columbus with our Year 4 pupils. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to London Square for making this event possible and for generously donating books to our school community.”
London Square is the developer behind the new homes at Twickenham Green and Twickenham Square. Twickenham Green, just three minutes’ walk from Twickenham Primary Academy, is a collection of apartments and three- and four-bedroom mews houses set on the quiet bank of the River Crane. Priced from £475,000, the homes provide private gardens in a beautifully peaceful riverfront setting, while offering seamless connectivity to central London. Every home comes with car parking and EV charging, along with an EPC rating of A or B, for superior sustainability credentials and lower energy bills.
A short distance away, Twickenham Square offers an exclusion collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments designed around a landscaped communal garden, along with three and four bedroom luxury townhouses. Catering to a wide range of families’ needs, every one of the net zero homes comes with private outdoor space, with a peaceful, village-style design at the heart of the development. Ideal for families, the homes are just a seven-minute walk from Twickenham Primary School and a nine-minute walk from Twickenham station.
Jo McDonagh, Managing Director at London Square, comments: “All our homes are designed to be family-friendly places where futures can flourish. We create homes with a focus on generations to come, which impacts everything from the net zero design of our properties to the ways in which we engage with the local community. Working in partnership with Zoe and Twickenham Primary Academy epitomises this approach, laying the foundations for strong community connections as Twickenham Square comes to life.”
To find out more about Twickenham Square, call 0333 666 2131 or visit https://londonsquare.co.uk/developments/twickenham-square. Full details of Twickenham Green are at https://londonsquare.co.uk/developments/twickenham-green.