26 MAY 1990, Page 45

No. 1629: It's all about . . .

A friend was recently invited by a pub- lisher to provide an outline of a story for children or young people. We amused ourselves by concocting various plots calculated to appeal to the most ferociously up-to-date children's editor. Please try your hand (maximum 150 words): the presentation can be imagined as either verbal or written. Entries to 'Competition No. 1629' by 8 June.