Wigtown: The Book Town of Scotland
Introduction
Wigtown is a small town by the sea in Scotland. It was poor before. Now it is a famous place for books. Many people visit the town to read and buy books.
Main Body
Wigtown has 1,000 people. Many years ago, the town had old buildings and no money. In 1998, the government called it the National Book Town of Scotland. The town started a big book festival every year. This festival brings 14 million pounds to the area. Now, many people want to buy houses in Wigtown. Jessica Fox started a shop called The Open Book in 2014. She worked with planes before. Now she sells books. She has a special idea. People can stay in a flat at the shop. They run the bookshop for two weeks. They choose the books for the window. They decide the opening times. Many people want this holiday. They book it two years in advance. People like this because they can leave their computers and meet new friends.
Conclusion
Wigtown shows that books can help a town. The town is now rich and happy. People still love real books today.