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Finalist entries of TY Children’s Book Competition

Finalist in the Transition Year Children's Book Competition 2016 Image: Aiden's Journey by Jake Henry
NEWS / 1 June 2016

Browse through the beautifully illustrated Children's Books created by the finalists in the TY Children's Book competition - Ryan Baker, Cormac Kelly and Jake Henry.

Congratulations to Ryan Baker, Cormac Kelly and Jake Henry who have become published authors. They were the finalists in our TY Children's Book Competition. As a part of a creative writing module, TY students studied samples of children's books. They then were tasked with writing their own children's book. Please enjoy the following reads, they're filled with a magical allure. 

Ms. Reynolds

 

"A Grey Squirrel Adventure" by Ryan Baker

"Aiden's Journey" by Jake Henry

"Arthur's Stallion" by Cormac Kelly

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