Are You a New Jersey Character?
Submit your favorite New Jersey destination to Nicky Fifth and T-Bone and you could become a character in an upcoming Nicky Fifth book. Write a 3-4 paragraph persuasive essay, selling your idea to Nicky and T-Bone. Make sure your idea is located in New Jersey and hasn’t been included in a previous book in the series. Check the website for a list of places already included.
Entries are judged on creativity, writing style, history, and level of persuasion. Do not list numerous locations; focus on one and make sure it is located in New Jersey. To enter, visit www.nickyfifth.com and be sure you have your parents’ permission.
Prizes:
1st Prize
- $200.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
- Digital Video Camera
- YOUR idea is used in an upcoming book
- YOU become a character in the book
2nd Prize
- $100.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
3rd Prize
- $75.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
1st Place – Alexi Garcia
A.C. Redshaw School, New Brunswick, NJ
The City of New Brunswick, NJ
2nd Place (tie) – Olivia Cella
Alpine School, Sparta, NJ
Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, NJ
2nd Place (tie) – Delaney Sniffen
Alpine School, Sparta, NJ
Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, NJ
3rd Place – Aniah Wilson
John Glen School, Pine Hill, NJ
Pine Hill Township and Clementon Park