WASHINGTON — A young Falls Church girl has been honored by a national writing mentorship organization for her contribution to literature.

Rachel Leonard’s story, “A Twisted Fairy Tail,” won third place and $100 in this year’s Young Voices Foundation short story contest. Her tale is of a beanstalk-climbing boy — aptly named Jack, and friends with the infamous Jack & Jill — and his adventure that begins with parental scorn that yields a “giant” training regimen, and a chance to rescue a princess.

You can read her full story here.

Check out the other winners by following this link.

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