These stories are published in no particular order. The winners of the 2023/24 competition were revealed on World Book Day, 7 March.
Don't forget to watch the winning stories be read aloud for the very first time by stars Tom Hiddleston, Oti Mabuse, Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Dean, Luke Evans and Alisha Weir.
The Unicorn's Birthday Surprise
By Isabella B.
A Mug, a Jug and Some Honey
By Ishiraa R.
The Superheroes Who Could Not Fly
By Zoraiz R.
The Day the Junk Food Gang Arrived
By Devan C.
The Overwatch
By Cody F.
Pony with a Coat On - Solving Crimes
By Clara W.
Kindness Makes the World a Brighter Place
By Yasmin B.
The Octopus and the Electric Eel
By Oscar S.
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