An anthology of manuscript openings from the 28 writers of the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University.

"Working on the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University means watching magic happen every day as our students develop and grow, learning from and supporting each other, and blossoming into a whole new level of storytelling ability. How could there be any job better than helping students write stories that will enable children and young people to imagine a better, happier, more empathetic future?"

“I don’t want to say goodbye to these students. Rarely on our course do we see such a tight-knit gang of friends and friendly feedback-givers, but this bunch is different. They have, in short been a pleasure to tutor these past few years and I’ll miss all of them. “

“This year has been a joyous one, with so many talented students producing inspiring, thought-provoking, and boundary-challenging works for young readers. This cohort of students was a breath of fresh air, and I think that energy shows in the writing they have produced. I hope these stories find their readers and that those readers get as much pleasure from them as I have from watching them grow.”

“This anthology is a testament to the talent and imagination of a wonderful group of writers I’ve had the joy of lecturing, tutoring and escaping into fictional worlds with over the last two years. These stories have opened doors for me into new worlds and now, they invite you to travel through those doors and embark on a journey to discover the magic where the wild words are.“

“What an honour it is to be involved in this anthology. It has been a huge privilege to be a tutor to this year’s cohort, and I have loved seeing how they have grown, both in talent and confidence. What delights await you in these pages – so much talent, and the makings of some brilliant books for young people. “