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Edinburgh Castle

Christmas in Edinburgh

By Natasha B / Spinebreakers Crew

The pungent smell of mulled wine lingered in the icy cold breeze followed by the sound of Christmas crowds. It was just another Christmas in Edinburgh.

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Xmas Story

By Claire Duff / Spinebreakers Crew

April could feel someone was on his way on Christmas Eve, but who was it and when would he arrive? Read on to find out...

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_Goodbye_

By Rachel / Spinebreakers Crew

The car chugged down the road, the sound of stones hitting worn tires the only noise filling the car. I glanced at the radio, wishing absent-mindedly that it would play something loud and harsh, just to fill empty spaces...

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Poems

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Snow is Falling

By Livvy

Snow is falling falling falling As the children are snowballing Christmas is approaching scarily The adults think warily...

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Forever Never Sleep

FOREVER NEVER SLEEP

By Paul

My eyes are closed, My mind displays our antiquity. So I close my mind, Only to feel a cryptic iniquity.

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These hands

By Ayesha

I was inspired to write this poem by a painting called, "Dreams in a War Zone" by Esam Pasha.

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Writing tips

Chris Bradford

Chris Bradford: Writing tips

Author of Young Samurai: Way of the Warrior gives his tips on writing

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Spinebreakers editors

How to write a good review

Here are some top ten tips for writing a Spinebreakers review

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Advice from a slightly younger author

By jellyellie / Spinebreakers Crew

jellyellie shares her top tips on how to…

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Song and lyrics

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The World Spinning Round

By Rossana / Spinebreakers Crew

Song lyrics by Rossana

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The Night They Forgot

By Amelia

Lyrics by Amelia

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By Amelia

Untitled, by Amelia

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Crew Reports

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Rossana's Doctor Who Report

By Rossana / Spinebreakers Crew

Reporting from the Doctor Who Darksmith Legacy Launch, Earls Court

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Sam's Doctor Who Report

By Sam / Spinebreakers Crew

Sam reports from the Doctor Who Darksmith Legacy Launch

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Olivia's Doctor Who Report

By Olivia Scott-Berry / Spinebreakers Crew

Reporting from Earls Court in London, Olivia tells us what the Doctor Who writers have to say about the brand new monsters in the brand new series.

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Features

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Creative Christmas Cracker

Christmas on Spinebreakers means a cracker of creativity. Click to read the Spinebreakers festive treats and send in your own.

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Obama 2008

Lily: Obamarama

By Lily

Lily's comment on the US presidential election result

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Rossana: “Oh the times they are a changing…”

By Rossana / Spinebreakers Crew

Rossana's comment on the US presidential election result

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