A Search For a 'Monster writer!'
27th September 2008
Graham Winkle the author of the Loch Of Mey Monster series of Children's books and organiser of a successful drawing competition last year, is running another competition for Primary age children across the country. But time is running out to enter. So here are the details
Write a story or fairytale of [at least 100 words primary 1- 4] [at least 300 words primary 5-7] not copied from any other source.
The story must include a monster good or bad, but it doesn't have to be about the Loch Of Mey Monster that is up to you.
The winners will receive a T Shirt, a special Loch Of Mey Monster 'Bedroom door plaque', a signed book and maybe more!
Entries required by 31st October 2008
To enter send your completed entry to;
Graham Winkle, Burn Road, Scarfskerry Caithness.KW14 XT or Email graham[AT]thelochofmeymonster.co.uk www.thelochofmeymonster.co.uk
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