We are beyond thrilled to have three of our books shortlisted in The Week Junior Book Awards 2024!
🌟 Digging for Victory by Cathy Faulkner in the Breakthrough Book Category
🌟 Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog by Terrie Chilvers and Tim Budgen in the Fiction Younger Category
🌟 Cracking Cricket by Robin Bennett in the Hobbies & Interests category
Celebrating the brilliant world of children’s books and the talented people who create them, The Week Junior Book Awards honour the authors, illustrators and publishers who inspire children to read for pleasure. The emphasis is on original ideas, outstanding illustration and smart storytelling, as well as new and diverse talent.
Find out more here: https://www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk/2024/home
Digging for Victory
Set in Devon in 1941, Digging for Victory tells the story of twelve-year-old Bonnie Roberts who is desperate to play a valuable part in the war effort. For her, tending the family vegetable patch just doesn’t cut it; she wants to be a hero like her RAF pilot brother, Ralph.
But when the mysterious Mr Fisher is billeted at her farmhouse, and Ralph is reported missing in action, she starts to question what heroism actually involves. And as Bonnie attempts to find out who Mr Fisher really is, she embarks on a life-changing and emotional voyage of discovery.
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Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog
Michael’s dream is to go from being an unknown pup to a Hollywoof sensation and global su-paw-star. But becoming famous is no walkies in the park…
How long will it take Michael’s fellow inhabitants of Snuffles-by-Sea to recognise his amazing talent? And with the help of his trusty sidekick, Stanley Big Dog, what can possibly go wrong?
Heartwarming and humourous, this title for 7-9 features fun ‘paw-written’ entries by Michael himself and brilliant illustrations by Tim Budgen.