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Altogether I received 65 entries from KS1 children and 73 from KS2 children, from eight schools across Brighton and East Sussex. It was a delight to read all the entries - I laughed, gasped and felt moved by the children's writing. Please find below some information about the winning entries.

Runner up - £10 National Book Token

Downs Junior KS2 pupil - a review of when Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

As the only non-fiction entry and the only entry focusing on When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, this writing stood out. The pupil explained her views and opinions clearly, and demonstrated her understanding of the book as well as its context. I loved the way that she personalised her comments and included references to other reading.

Runner up - £10 National Book Token

St Pauls CE Academy KS2 pupil - an original Mog story

This story's references to the Mog character showed the pupil's reading of the original stories, and a new and interesting character was introduced in the form of the 'feisty boy' Mylo! The story was well developed and contained some really effective language choices ('thick hazelnut fur' and 'ocean blue eyes' - wow!), great vocabulary and striking details, such as the international setting and the food!

Runner up - £10 National Book Token

Peasmarsh KS2 pupil - an original story based on The Tiger Who Came To Tea and The Pied Piper

This story was a wonderful mix of Judith Kerr influences and Pied Piper references, and it made me laugh out loud when the rats listed their very particular cheesy choices and called out their gorgonzola chant! There were also some really effective language choices in the story - Peter's 'curly hair and crutches', for example.

Overall Winner - £20 National Book Token and £100 for the school to spend at The Book Nook in Hove

Bodiam KS1 pupil - a poem based on The Tiger Who Came To Tea

This well-composed poem took great care with language choices ('black pepper stripes' - wow!) and combined reminders of the original story (the cup of tea and tiger treats) with wonderful original touches, such as tree-climbing and premium chicken! I also loved the generosity of the poem, especially the kindness and thoughtfulness of the last line.