Write Off Line

by Piper Mejia (Editor), Lee Murray (Editor)

A diary reveals its secrets, a crowd gathers for the rugby, a sole wolf howls in the night, hapless alchemists escape a dungeon, a rocket ship spins out of orbit, and on a bus bound for Wellington, two teenagers hatch a plan… Write off Line 2012 brings together writing by New Zealand secondary students, giving us their perspective on the world, and in their own words. This collection includes stories and poems about abuse, prejudice, neglect, and loss. But is it not without hope; evident in the soft touch of new love, a glance between strangers over a rickety fence, in the brilliant sheen of the sun on snow, the roar of an engine, and in the taste of pizza.

70 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Piper Mejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first collection of New Zealand secondary school students writing, both prose and poetry. The range of ideas will mean that everyone will be able to find their own favourite.