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CARNEGIE SHORTLIST 2008

 

The shortlist for this year's prestigious Carnegie Medal for children's writing has been announced. In contention for the prize are:

 

Gatty's Tale by Kevin Crossley-Holland (Age range: 10+)
Ruby Red by Linzi Glass (Age range: 12+)
Crusade by Elizabeth Laird (Age range: 10+)
Apache by Tanya Landman (Age range: 12+)
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve (Age range: 12+)
What I Was by Meg Rosoff (Age range: 12+)
Finding Violet Park by Jenny Valentine (Age range: 12+)

The winner will be announced in June. Find out more.

 

 

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