The Red Thread
By Sidney Clayton
The Red Thread by Sidney Clayton
ISEB and IAPS Time to Write 2026
Winner of Years 7,8 & 9 category
The Red Thread follows the story of a young boy finding that the red thread his grandma keeps in her sewing basket is indeed special. After weaving into his life, he learns how the thread carries stories, just like grandma had told him: victories, smiles, hugs, and the last gift for grandma.