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E: 15/07 Win laptop etc with Young Fiction Writer of the Year 09 (under 18)

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Do you have a budding young writer in your family? Maybe they aim to take up a career in writing? Whether they’re in primary, secondary or further education, The Young Fiction Writer of the Year competition is the perfect opportunity for children and young adults to develop their storytelling skills, see their name in print and win some exciting prizes. What’s more, their school could win £1000 in books.

3 X FIRST PRIZES

The winner of each age group will receive:
  • A 13” Macbook from Apple
  • A trip to London with one family member, including rail travel and overnight stay in a London hotel, a flight on the London Eye, plus lunch reception.
  • Meet Anthony Horowitz and receive a signed copy of his latest novel: The Power of Five: Necropolis
  • Plus their story will be published in full in the December issue of Take a Break's Fiction Feast on sale 5 November 2009
6 X RUNNER UP PRIZES

Two runners up from each age group will receive:
  • WH Smith vouchers worth £20
  • A trip to London with one family member, including rail travel and overnight stay in a London hotel, a flight on the London Eye, plus lunch reception.
  • Meet Anthony Horowitz and receive a signed copy of his latest novel: The Power of Five: Necropolis
  • Plus their story will be featured in the December issue of Take a Break's Fiction Feast
9 X SHORTLIST PRIZES

Three shortlisted writers from each age group will receive:
  • WH Smith vouchers worth £10
  • A signed copy of Anthony Horowitz's latest novel: The Power of Five: Necropolis
  • Plus their story will be featured in the December issue of Take a Break's Fiction Feast
3 X PRIZES FOR SCHOOLS/COLLEGES

  • The school/college of each winner will receive £1000 worth of books




The stories will be judged in three age categories: 8-11, 12-15 and 16-18. There will be one winner from each age group, 2 runners up plus 3 shortlisted finallists.
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