Entries from June 2009
Li Fu’s Great Aim by Karen Wallace, reviewed by Kieran Jones (8)
June 8th, 2009 · No Comments
In this thought-provoking mystery book set in China during the Qin dynasty (219 BC), Li Fu is a boy whose great aim is to join the army and dedicate his life to serving the first Emperor as an archer.
Although the story is fictitious, it is historically correct, being based on events occurring when the first [...]
Inside Young Writer (5)
June 4th, 2009 · No Comments
And there’s more!
Every issue of Young Writer magazine also includes: News, views and facts to inspire your writing, help and advice, YOUR book reviews, YOUR news, fun and games, reader offers, competitions and more!!
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Inside Young Writer (4)
June 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments
YOUR writing!!
Young Writer is a great platform for your poetry, short stories and illustrations. Each issue features great competitions, run in association with the country’s top publishers, asking you to write themed stories and poems with the best entries winning exclusive prizes AND getting their work printed in the next issue of the magazine!
Our showcase [...]
Inside Young Writer (3)
June 4th, 2009 · No Comments
Exercises and Inspiration
Writing stories and poetry is so much fun, but it can be tricky. Our helpful exercises, inspirational features and suggestions, can help! In each issue ‘Launch Pad’ gets your writing off the ground, ‘Write, write, write’ gets you in the mood, and ‘Spotlight on Words’ helps you learn more about the words you [...]
Inside Young Writer (2)
June 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Guest authors
Authors to have appeared in Young Writer include Jacqueline Wilson, Terry Deary, Anthony Horowitz, Michael Bond, Robert Muchamore and loads more. Find out how they write, how they get their ideas and what tips they have for young writers… you can also ask our guest author a question of your own!
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Find out what’s inside Young Writer!
June 4th, 2009 · No Comments
Young Writer magazine is packed full of star interviews, author tips, exercises and YOUR writing. Get a taste for what’s in each issue of the magazine below…
STAR Interviews
Each issue of Young Writer features an interview with a famous personality, in which they share their experiences of writing and reading. Did you know Helen from Blue [...]
Summer Days Out - web offers
June 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Young Writer readers can get 20% off IMAX showings at the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Fancy writing for TV or film? You can pick up lots of tricks and tips at the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Just print the voucher below and take it with you to the National Media Museum. Cool eh?
Get 50p off [...]