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'Unsolved' invites your students to write a mini saga (a story told in up to 100 words) inspired by the crime & mystery genre.

Will they fight for justice? Take on the role of detective in an enthralling whodunit? Or embark on an adventure as a fugitive?

Create a buzz in your English lessons as your students get excited to write! There's a fun 1-minute video to introduce your students to the activity, plus a students' info guide and examples to help inspire them.

Remember to check the How to Enter tab for ways to send your entries, including paperless green options.

For every 30 entries you submit you get a free copy of the book your students feature in so every participating school receives at least 1 free copy. It's free to enter too so get involved today!

Closing date: 21st July 2023.

 

[Rules] =>

Only one entry per student, there is no limit to the number of entries per school.

Mini sagas can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed.

Ensure that all students include their name and age on their entries.

Mini sagas must be told in no more than 100 words (the title isn't included in this).

Story starters are optional but if used must be included in your students' word count.

UK entrants only.

Free to enter.

[School Prizes] =>

The school that submits the best overall set of entries will win The Young Writers' Award of Excellence and a £100 National Book Token for their class.

PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their students feature in! (Remember, you receive 1 free copy for every 30 entries you submit! E.g. 1-30 entries you receive 1 copy, 31-60 entries you receive 2 copies, etc)

(The winner will be chosen from entries submitted in the Summer Term 2023. The prize will be sent in the following term.)

[Student Prizes] =>

Our favourite 5 writers will each win £50!

(The winners will be chosen from entries received in the Summer Term 2023 & the prizes will be awarded the following term.)

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Here are the student winners, who have each won £50 and a beautiful trophy! Here are their winning words...

We're also delighted to announce the school winners too:

School Winners

1st Prize - The Young Writers' Award of Excellence and a book bundle

 

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'Unsolved' invites your child to write a mini saga (a story told in up to 100 words) inspired by the crime & mystery genre.

Will they fight for justice? Take on the role of detective in an enthralling whodunit? Or embark on an adventure as a fugitive?

There's a fun 1-minute video to introduce your child to the activity, plus an independent entrant's info guide and examples to help inspire them.

Remember to check the How to Enter tab for ways to send your entry, including paperless green options.

It's free to enter too so get involved today!

[Independent Rules] =>

Only one entry per person.

Your mini saga must be inspired by the crime & mystery genre.

Mini sagas have a 100-word limit.

If a story starter is used, it must be included in the 100-word limit.

Your entry must include your name, age and address.

Your entry must include your name, age and address.

Your entry can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or the Word Doc Entry Form)

UK entrants only.

Free to enter.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our favourite 5 writers will each win £50!

(The winners will be chosen from entries received in the Summer Term 2023 & the prizes will be awarded the following term. Independent entrants are eligible for student prizes.)

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