This is the second year that one of Tom Palmer’s books has reached the Children’s Book Award shortlist and his place is well deserved. The story is that of Jack who loves hearing about war as his Dad is in the TA and he loves playing war games on his computer. He is about to go on a school trip to France and visit the graves of some of the dead for the Second World War. He thinks war is glorious but his mind is changed by his dog, his family, his friends and a young soldier who died in the Second World War. Through this book you see Jack change from someone who has a fixed mindset to one that is more open. You empathise with him and see his inner struggle and want the best possible outcome for him. Tom Palmer has a sensitive and trusting hand and tells a tale that will melt the coldest of hearts. For more information on Tom Palmer click here Get your copy and support a local bookshop here
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The 2020 shortlist has been announced for the Children's Book Award! Highly regarded by teachers, librarians, publishers and parents, it is the only children's book award voted for by children. This year there are four categories, covering all ages from pre-school to young adult. Check out the amazing nominations below and if you would like to know more or get involved in the voting process click on the picture above or here Books for Younger Children
Jazz Dog, written and illustrated by Marie Voigt, published by OUP Matisse’s Magical Trail, written by Tim Hopgood and illustrated by Sam Boughton, published by OUP The Runaway Pea, written by Kjartan Poskitt and illustrated by Alex Willmore, published by Simon & Schuster Children’s Books Books for Younger Readers Mutant Zombies Cursed My School Trip, written by Matt Brown and illustrated by Paco Sordo, published by Usborne Owen and The Soldier, written by Lisa Thompson, published by Barrington Stoke The Maker of Monsters, written by Lorraine Gregory, published by OUP Books for Confident Readers Wildspark, written by Vashti Hardy, published by Scholastic A Pocketful of Stars, written by Aisha Busby, published by Egmont D-Day Dog, written by Tom Palmer, published by Barrington Stoke Books for Older Readers Becoming Dinah, written by Kit de Waal, published by Hachette Children’s Group On The Come Up, written by Angie Thomas, published by Walker Books Two Can Keep a Secret, written by Karen M McManus, published by Penguin |
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