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Posted by Tom, March 18, 2013

A book awards bonanza

Last week we learnt that some Nosy Crow books have been shortlisted for not one, and not two, but THREE different prizes. We are as pleased as can be. Here they all are:

The Secret Hen House Theatre by Helen Peters has been shortlisted for the North East Book Award (judged by Year 7 and 8 students across the North East). The winner will be announced in June at a ceremony held at the Centre for Life in Newcastle. Here’s the first chapter:


Order The Secret Hen House Theatre online.

Twelve Minutes to Midnight by Christopher Edge has been shortlisted for the Redbridge Children’s Book Award, judged by groups of school children and librarians. Here’s the first chapter:


Order Twelve Minutes to Midnight online.

And finally, Goldilocks and Just the One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson has been shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award! The award is judged by education professionals and seeks to honour books with powerful uses of language. Here’s a look inside:


Order Goldilocks and Just the One Bear online.

Grassroots support like this – from schools, librarians and local authorities – is absolutely vital for our books and authors. And the emphasis of all of these awards on reading for pleasure is something that is central to our vision as a publisher. So thank you to everyone who’s taken part in these awards, and good luck to Helen, Chris and Leigh!

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