Pupils aged seven to 11 are being encouraged to take part in a new creative writing competition called Once Upon a Time.

Young Writers is inviting schools in the UK to submit their pupils' mini sagas to be in with the chance of winning a Kindle Fire HD.

Using Young Writers' winter-themed pack, teachers can inspire pupils to write a 100-word story on a theme of their choice.

Each mini sage submitted will be read by Young Writers' editorial team and considered for a regional anthology. The best mini saga published in each book will also feature on the front cover and that pupil will become a finalist.

Once all books in the series have been published, the finalist with the best mini saga will win the Kindle Fire HD.

The best school in the series will win £1,000.

To request teacher worksheets and find out more about Once Upon a Time, please visit the Young Writers' website at https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/once-upon-a-time.php.

Entries can be submitted online or by post and need to reach Young Writers by Friday, March 27.