Writing the World
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Join children's writer Geraldine McCaughrean in finding out more about India - and write your own story to enter Polka's storywriting competition.

The closing date for entries has now passed. Thank you for submitting your stories, we have received over 350 entries! You can download the winning stories by clicking on them. 

Year 1 and 2

Rajastani Man Saves the Day - Jessica Taussig (Winner)

A Story about Me in India - Zack Manolson (Highly Commended)

Rajah Nadim and the Bhrunda Bird – Christopher Conway

Monkey and The Tiger – Edward Pearson

The Monkey and The Bully - Charlotte Lasrado

How the Indian Peacock got his Colourful Feathers - Lauren Lockeretz


Years 3 and 4

It’s a Dog’s Life - Poppy Naylor (Winner)

The Golden Elephant - Alice Thornton (Highly Commended)

Help! - Maddie Bentley

The Golden Figure - Madison Clark

The Indian Elephant - Amy Carey

An Indian Adventure - Salome Northridge


Years 5 and 6

The Engineer’s Apprentice - Ibrahim Steel (Winner)

Fear of Truth – Lucy Russell (Highly Commended)

Mohini - Lucy Good

India Story - Shefali Chander

The Tea-seller’s Daughter - Iris Pearson

Body Swap - Emily Weir

 

 

 


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