A group of students at a Kingsbury secondary school are celebrating after seeing a novel they wrote in five days published.

Eight year 10 pupils at Kingsbury High School wrote Spies, Lies and Disguises in an intense week brainstorming, storyboarding, character creating, writing and editing with the help of White Water Writer’s Camp.

During a presentation event at the school the feat was celebrated with an iced cake in the shape of an open book with each of their names adorned on it.

Headteacher, Jeremy Waxman, handed out certificates and gift wrapped copies of the novel.

Signed copies were also presented to the school’s library manager, Tracy Fildalgo, to be housed in the school libraries.

One of the authors, Vinitha Vasantharajah, said: "I loved coming up with ideas and discussing the story as well as editing and drafting. It felt amazing when the book was completed.

"We worked as a great team, achieved a lot and were all happy with the result. I just wanted to keep on editing, drafting and writing. I did not want it to end because I was having so much fun.

"Receiving the book really made me question whether we wrote it. That’s how amazing it was and it was a wonderful opportunity for all of us.

"I fell in love with the story and product. It really helps you develop teamwork skills and be mature about deciding which idea was most suitable. The whole experience has inspired me and I would highly recommend it. It has given me great memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life."

The book's other authors were Asma Mohamed, Hassan Naima, Kassandra Chase, Luxshayan Balakumar, Tahmeenah Rahman, Sankeeth Balaraman and Zubeyda Elmi.

Teacher Agnieszka Owczarek, who organised the event with White Water Writer’s Camp, said "All students, who participated in the writing workshop, have worked very hard in all sessions going beyond what was necessary and accomplishing their goal of writing their own novel in such a short period of time.

"They are very enthusiastic, inspiring and talented youngsters – a credit to Kingsbury High School and real role models for other students at our school."

Spies, Lies, and Disguises is available to buy on Amazon.