Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
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Young authors make final
After much deliberation the finalists have been chosen for each of the three categories in the Advertiser’s inaugural Short Story Stars writing competition.
The 500 entries we received have been whittled down to just 30, 10 in each discipline of pupils from P1-3; 4&5 and 6&7.
Editor Graham Miller said: “As I anticipated, the standard right across the board has once again been incredibly high, which made choosing a shortlist extremely difficult.
“We have some really talented young writers in Monklands, from Primary One kids all the way to Primary Seven pupils.”
And there was no shortage of active imaginations on display.
Graham continued: “During the last couple of weeks I’ve been entertained by wonderful stories about almost everything under the sun, from zombies and ghosts to time travel, fighter pilots and fairies. Some particularly talented entrants even included colourful artwork with their stories which was an unexpected treat.
“Once again I’d like to thank everyone who took part and helped make Short Story Stars another great success.
“Well done to all our finalists and I look forward to announcing the winners in next week’s Advertiser.”
The shortlist P1-3 pupils shortlist – Travis Brown, P1, Victoria Primary - Monklands.
Jodi Miller, P1, St Andrew’s Primary - My Town. Jackson Coyle, P1, Victoria Primary - Monklands. Oscar Matukhno, P1, Townhead Primary – Drumpellier Park. Chanelle McKeaney, P2, Victoria Primary - A Super Hero in Airdrie. Amelia Fraser, P2, Townhead Primary - The Gruffalo goes on an Adventure. Cerys Greenaway, P3, Townhead Primary – The Gruffalo Escapes. James Delaney, 6, St Andrew’s Primary – Lots to do in Monklands. Mia Blair, P2, Victoria Primary - The Adventures of Mama. Aida McNeil, 6, St Andrew’s Primary – The Time Capsule. P4&5 pupils shortlist - Lianna Nixon, P4, Plains Primary - Lilly and Charlotte’s Journey. Grace O’Brien, P5, All Saints Primary - The Magical Horror. Srihari Karri, 9, Glengowan Primary - Sherm’s got Germs. Rohan McKenzie, P4, St Mary’s, Caldercruix – The Giant of Shotts. Brodie Suttie, 8, Victoria Primary - The Outstanding Treasure Hunt. Lucy Kearney, P4, Plains Primary - Crazy Auntie Mary and Lacey. Bosco Base, P5, All Saints Primary - Into the Future. Niall Russell, P4, St Mary’s, Whifflet – The Robbery. Marcel Curosz, P4, Townhead Primary – Locked In. Neive Anderson, P4, Plains Primary - Robber Attack. P6&7 shortlist – Anna Porteous, P6, St Timothy’s - Wings of Change. Rebecca McLaughlin, 11, Chapelside Primary - The Mysterious Cat. Anneliese McPake, P7, St Augustine’s Primary - Monklands Murder Mystery. Ava McHugh, 11, Glengowan Primary - A Bonfire Disaster. Leo Slavin, 11, St Mary’s Primary - Criminal Masterminds. Chrystal Rose Lile, P7, Petersburn Primary - Pudsy Meeting Blush. Ashleigh McGeough, 11, St Mary’s Primary - The Firework Show. Damien Hepburn, P6, Victoria Primary - Marshmallow Madness. Cara Melrose, 12, St Andrew’s Primary - The Voice of Commonhead Pit. Anastasia Koszeka, 11, Sikeside Primary – Moving.