Wartime story inspires pupils in writing contest

Derbyshire schoolchildren have been taking part in a review writing contest for a chance to see their work printed in Qt.

The writing contest started when Paula Marris, an independent drama consultant, wrote a play and a book based on true events in The Second World War.

It was inspired by the real diary of a girl called Betty Lavender who was 14 when the war started.

Derby schools took part in rehearsing and performing the play - St James Junior, Homefields Primary, Parkview ...

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