Last year’s mini saga competition for Secondary schools ‘Mini S.A.G.A.S.' (attracted in excess of 30,000 entries.) We are delighted to announce the school winners. Selecting the best overall school from the series was a very difficult, but enjoyable task. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all everyone who participated!

1st Prize £1,000
* The Cotswold School, Cheltenham published in Mini S.A.G.A.S. South West England
(See Picture on the Right, Book and School Logo)




2 x Runner-Up £250
* Fraserburgh Academy, Aberdeenshire published in Mini S.A.G.A.S. Scotland

Mhairi Paterson, English teacher, has told us, “The pupils are very proud of their achievement and the money is being spent on a computer package to help improve writing; it is a programme which has visual clips to inspire writing of all genres”. See picture of Fraserburgh Academy's Pupils who participated in the creative writing experience below.

* King Edward VI Five Ways School, Birmingham published in Mini S.A.G.A.S West Midlands

Richard Fox, Deputy Head has told us, “Our Head of English, Martin Drury, was delighted to receive a runners-up certificate and £250 cheque from Young Writers”. The Prize Money is goinf to be spent on a reading bench.

A big thank you to all the schools and pupils who participated in 'Mini S.A.G.A.S'. The Editorial team has enjoyed reading every single Mini Saga as well as the difficult task of selecting the winners. The fantastic series has become part of the National Archives at the British Library, London and will be kept forever, showing a snapshot of what inspires today’s young adults. Each participating school received a complimentary copy of the edition their pupils feature in, so don’t forget to check out your school’s library to see if a Young Writers book is on the shelves! For further information on our latest competitions please click here >>>

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