Entries from June 2007
The Mystery of the Wooden Box (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · 3 Comments
The unmanned rowing boat escaped the current, and veered towards the quay. Wood struck wood, sending a shiver through the planks beneath my feet. The boat came to rest with its flank against the wooden ladder that descended into the water, as if inviting me to climb down and board it.
It was still now, [...]
An Untimely Demise (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments
The unmanned rowing boat escaped the current, and veered towards the quay. Wood struck wood, sending a shiver through the planks beneath my feet. The boat came to rest with its flank against the wooden ladder that descended into the water, as if inviting me to climb down and board it.
It was still now, [...]
A Guilty Conscience (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment
The unmanned rowing boat escaped the current, and veered towards the quay. Wood struck wood, sending a shiver through the planks beneath my feet. The boat came to rest with its flank against the wooden ladder that descended into the water, as if inviting me to climb down and board it.
It was still now, but [...]
Going Home (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · No Comments
The unmanned rowing boat escaped the current, and veered towards the quay. Wood struck wood, sending a shiver through the planks beneath my feet. The boat came to rest with its flank against the wooden ladder that descended into the water, as if inviting me to climb down and board it.
It was still now, [...]
The Box of Mirrors (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment
It was still now, but not silent. On the deck lay a long box of wine-red wood, studded with tiny, tarnished mirrors. From within came a soft but insistent knocking.
The crew stood around the box and listened. Nobody knew what it was and no one could open the huge steel locks sealing the box. [...]
The Dance (Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winner)
June 26th, 2007 · No Comments
The unmanned rowing boat escaped the current, and veered towards the quay. Wood struck wood, sending a shiver throung the planks beneath my feet. The boat came to rest with its flank againest the wooden ladder that descended into the water, as if inviting me to climb down and board it
It was still now, but [...]
Princess Diana!
June 25th, 2007 · No Comments
This poem by Charlotte Pearson (12) from Milton Keynes won our competition for 2 Tickets to the fabulous Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium.
Princess Diana!
I’ve heard about you on the radio,
The TV and the papers.
I’ve heard about all the good things you’ve done,
And about how you tragically died.
I’ve always thought you a great person,
Someone unique [...]
Illustrators Wanted!
June 6th, 2007 · No Comments
The illustrations in ‘Young Writer’ are also by young people up to the age of 18 so if art is your thing do get in touch. We need:
* A panel of illustrators so we can call on just the right person when we have a particular story or poem to illustrate. Send us samples of [...]