Fangirl

Fangirl

Cath and Wren are identical twins and until recently they did absolutely everything together.
Now they're off to university and Wren's decided she doesn't want to be one half of a pair anymore - she wants to dance, meet boys, go to parties and let loose.
It's not so easy for Cath.
She would rather bury herself in the fanfiction she writes where there's romance far more intense than anything she's experienced in real life.
Now Cath has to decide whether she's ready to open her heart to new people and new experiences, and she's realizing that there's more to learn about love than she ever thought possible...

Grimsdon

Grimsdon

Grimsdon is in ruins.
Three years ago a massive wave broke its barriers and the sea flooded this grand city.
Most were saved, some were lost - and some were left behind.
Isabella Charm and her best friend, Griffin, live with three other children in the top of an opulent mansion.
They've survived with the help of Griffin's brilliant inventions, Isabella's fighting skills and their vow to look after each other.
But what will happen when a newcomer arrives in his flying machine?

Writing Competitions

There are many opportunities for budding writers. Here are two...

Margaret Mahy Starlight Essay and Poetry Competition

• Light
• Stargazing
• Darkness

Students in Years 5-8 and 9-13 are invited to submit an essay of not more than 600 words or a poem of no more than 40 lines by Monday 10th August 2015 at 5pm.

Students are invited to choose one of three themes as follows:

Your prose or poetry can be imaginary, historical or scientifically based. Judges will be looking for knowledge of the southern stars and either good research or imaginative use of astronomy. Clearly expressed, grammatically correct English is expected.

For more info go to http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/starlightfestival/poetry.shtml

The Elsie Locke Writing Prize 

The theme for the Elsie Locke Writing Prize competition for 2015 is:A story set in New Zealand around the time of the First World War.Events can be real or imagined, but the story should capture what it was like for people in New Zealand while others were serving overseas as soldiers, nurses, ambulance staff, or volunteers.

The story could be about what happened in schools or your local area at the time. It could be about a conscientious objector, attending a peace rally, farewelling troops, or creating a war memorial. Or it could be about anything else that happened in New Zealand because of the war.Entries close on Monday July 6th.

For more info go to: http://www.elsielocketrust.org.nz/