2024-25 Winners
Based around the topic of 'Sustainable Futures', the Royal Mint Museum hosted a short-story competition open to all age 8 - 11 children in the United Kingdom.
The winner was selected by presenter Michaela Strachan and illustrated by guest artist Bronwen James. You can check out previous competition winners below.
Winners
First Place - Myra's Green Awakening
In our winning entry a young girl goes on a journey to visit her grandmother in India.
Second Place - The Last Dodo's Dream
Second place in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition is a story about the last dodo.
Third Place - Bertie the Water Bottle
Third place in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition is a story about a water bottle called Bertie.
Runners up
The Journey
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, an old phone goes on a journey.
Bertie and Beatrix
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a little girl called Florence gets a surprise visit from two magical bees.
Humanwatch
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, animals present a TV show about humans.
Pistachio's Problem
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a hazel dormouse called Pistachio leads a revolution.
Jimmy's Melting Igloo
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a penguin called Jimmy panics when his igloo starts to melt.
Highly commended
Delilah and the Wind of Change
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a girl called Delilah calls upon the wind to help.
The Saviour of Metropolis
This highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition is about a city called Metropolis.
Puffin Brigade
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a family of puffins go on a journey to find a new home.
Victor
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, Victor travels through time.
The Colossal Community Clean-up
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a family leads a litter-pick in Wales.
The Forgotten Hedgehog
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a hedgehog called Hamish goes on a mission.
Monkey's Point of View
This highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition is about animals in the forest.
A Sustainable Future
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a woman Elara dreams of a more sustainable London.
The Great Sanama Tree
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, warriors in the town of Sanama are cutting down sacred trees.
The Girl Who Built The Sustainable City
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a twelve-year-old girl called Hallie has a special dream.