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Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Awards 2009

Book of the Year - Younger Readers

The Wish Pony by Catherine Bateson HONOUR It seems like everyone is abandoning Ruby, but when she meets the mysterious Magda who gives her a magical gift, everything begins to change…

Polar Boy by Sandy Fussell Set in a 13th century polar community, a young boy’s destiny transforms him from a frightened child into a courageous hero.

Then by Morris Gleitzman HONOUR According to teens at Spinebreakers.co.uk, Then is the sequel to read this year. Felix and Zelda escaped the Nazis in Once, but how long can they survive when so many are ready to hand them over for a reward? A terrific book from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors.

Audrey of the Outback by Christine Harris and Anne James Audrey tries to be a swagman, a man, a teacher and a pirate – all with dire consequences! Determined, mischievous and inquisitive, Audrey will have every girl in the country wishing she were a swaggie!

Perry Angel’s Suitcase by Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King WINNER One day Perry arrives at the Kingdom of Silk carrying only a small shabby suitcase with five golden letters. What do those letters mean? And why won’t he let go of his case? A gentle, moving story about finding your place in the world. From the award-winning Kingdom of Silk series.

The Wizard of Rondo by Emily Rodda The fantastic world of Rondo can be perilous, but Leo and Mimi know they can’t keep away! Battling to keep Rondo safe, they are plunged once more into the magic world and their quest to find a missing wizard becomes something far more dangerous than they ever imagined! Very highly recommended – another great work from a hugely popular fantasy adventure writer, kids will love this one!

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Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Awards 2009

Book of the Year - Younger Readers

The Wish Pony by Catherine Bateson HONOUR

It seems like everyone is abandoning Ruby, but when she meets the mysterious Magda who gives her a magical gift, everything begins to change…

Polar Boy by Sandy Fussell

Set in a 13th century polar community, a young boy’s destiny transforms him from a frightened child into a courageous hero.

Then by Morris Gleitzman HONOUR

According to teens at Spinebreakers.co.uk, Then is the sequel to read this year. Felix and Zelda escaped the Nazis in Once, but how long can they survive when so many are ready to hand them over for a reward? A terrific book from one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors.

Audrey of the Outback by Christine Harris and Anne James

Audrey tries to be a swagman, a man, a teacher and a pirate – all with dire consequences! Determined, mischievous and inquisitive, Audrey will have every girl in the country wishing she were a swaggie!

Perry Angels suitcase Perry Angel’s Suitcase by Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King WINNER

One day Perry arrives at the Kingdom of Silk carrying only a small shabby suitcase with five golden letters. What do those letters mean? And why won’t he let go of his case? A gentle, moving story about finding your place in the world. From the award-winning Kingdom of Silk series.

The Wizard of Rondo by Emily Rodda

The fantastic world of Rondo can be perilous, but Leo and Mimi know they can’t keep away! Battling to keep Rondo safe, they are plunged once more into the magic world and their quest to find a missing wizard becomes something far more dangerous than they ever imagined! Very highly recommended – another great work from a hugely popular fantasy adventure writer, kids will love this one!