Science Author
- Saturday, 28 August 1999
- Short StoriesMedia
BOOMM, boomm … footsteps … boomm, boomm – they were getting louder, which means only one thing: they’re getting closer.”
That’s how 12-year-old Michael Cooper began his story about being sucked up by a spaceship, meeting a punk kid, a green flashy thing and a magic ring. The story has some interesting character names, clever lines and a happy ending, with the main character doing a deal and set to make millions of dollars with a new video game.
His science fiction story, The Magic Ring (and the Flasher) won a national primary school competition run by the Australasian Publishing Group.
“You had to write a science fiction story in 500 words and there were 6500 entries,” Michael said.
“I listen to story tapes – like The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – they’re funny.
“Most people in the class sent in an entry. I was sort of shocked when they told me I’d won. My friends thought it was cool.”
Michael won first prize, which includes $500 for himself and $500 and a plaque for the school and a book of the short story entries.
Published: 28/08/1999
Source: Central Western Daily