September Writing Challenge Winning Entries

Category: Kids

Winner – Rajit Singh Gour

They shouted in glee, sighting the Ferrero Rocher box. The prize for digging in the shrubbery for two hours! The children sprinted into the house, proud to show mommy how quickly they solved her puzzle. She commended them, but chuckled inside – the children ended up digging out the weed for her! She hit two birds with one stone. Firstly, the kids got the divine indulgence they were longing for. Secondly, the plot got weeded!

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The Magic Shoe

“Hurry up! Syon! We shall ask for the room that has a lot of snacks, otherwise someone else might take it.” 

We rushed to our Ma’am and pleaded. “Can we please have the room full of snacks Ma’am?”. 

“Well, ok. But just don’t keep munching on snacks because you have got to prepare for the debate”, Ma’am answered smiling. 

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Book Review – Manya Learns to Roar

Book Title: Manya Learns to Roar

Author: Shruthi Rao

Illustrator: Priya Kurian

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Recommended for Age Group: 6+ years

Published By: Duckbill Books and Publications Private Limited

“Manya Learns to Roar” is a story about a girl named Manya who struggles due to stammering. The book depicts her journey of overcoming her fears and apprehensions, in a realistic and entertaining manner.

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Book Review – Dear Earth

The Earth is a beautiful home that cares for us like no other. In return, we have to give it the same love that the Earth gives us. This is the basic premise of ‘Dear Earth’ by Avvaiyar. The poem is like a plea that one can not escape. The author showcases a pen’s power in only 25 words. The poem provides for hours of thinking after the first read. The illustrations done by Murali Nagaphuza complement the piece beautifully and are enticing.

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Beyond The Box Raises Funds For Kids From Future Foundation Orphanage

HYRT 304 along with HYLC 167 hosted a joint fundraiser – “The Bubble Show”. This absolutely fabulous event was hosted by Maxwell, the International Bubbleologist from UK. With fluid hand gestures, Maxwell formed kaleidoscopic orbs and psychedelic waves and kept us enthralled throughout.
Beyond the Box is happy and fortunate to have associated with this fund-raiser as an Associate Sponsor. BTB kids together raised 9k to ensure 30 kids from Future Foundation Orphanage could get to experience this one of its kind show.

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