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Walker Books Creative Writing Competition!

This competition is for children, young people and people taking part in Reading Ahead

Are you a fan of action-packed stories? Because we are. And we would love to read some of YOUR thrilling, adventurous ideas!

The Alex Rider series by the bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, is packed with adventures, secrets, spies, seriously cool gadgets and some very impressive stunts. We would love to offer you the chance to win the Complete Missions books 1-11 box set of the Alex Rider series. Prepare for a wild ride with Alex, the best teenage spy in the business.

The deadline for entries is 4pm on Friday 16th July. Download the instructions and entry form to take part.

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