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GENRE - Fantasy

SUBJECT - School detention

RESULTS

#1 **FINALIST** 'Library Detention' by Simon Blain  SYNOPSIS - Logan High is a school for “gifted” students. While some have super strength or telekinesis powers, some have simpler abilities. Tyler Truly was able to count extremely fast. While his gift never proved very useful, on this day two major events occurred for Tyler due to his power. After pointing out his teacher’s turn to baldness, Tyler is sent to detention for the first time in his life. That’s where Tyler’s skill comes into play again and leads him to discover an amazing book that will change his life. For most, school detention is horrible, for Tyler, it’s the best thing to ever happen.

#2 **FINALIST** 'The Guarantor' by Beverley Jackson  SYNOPSIS - In the soundless world following the Great Storm, the abuse of telepathy is rampant and repeat offenders must be deterred. Dr Morag Medlar is an expert at reforming criminals, with the exception of her own son.

#3 'Mr. Tidwell' by S. Kei Gilson  SYNOPSIS - A boy's unlikely choice leads to a startling discovery.

"#4 'WOW' by KATE LEADER  SYNOPSIS - Wow : Year 8 Alpha are in detention for playing games in recreation. Joe Turner tells us the story of how it all began.

#5 'Books are for Girls' by Katherine Wilson  SYNOPSIS - This story is about a boy, Jimmy, who believes that books are only for girls; so his dad always taught him. However, when he is forced by his principal to read a book for detention, Jimmy finds that he has an imagination that will take him anywhere.

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