This award is for the best book for children aged 9-12. There are 8 shortlisted books carefully selected by a panel of teachers and librarians. The books reflect a diverse range of genres and styles including comic books, illustrated short chapter books and longer stories. These books were chosen to help readers develop their reading skills and to find out which type of story appeals to them. Please read and comment on the books and don’t forget to vote for your favourite!

The boy in the suit hp

The boy in the suit

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  This book was evicted in Round 1.
Anzu and the realm of darkness hp

Anzu and the realm of darkness

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  This book was evicted in Round 4.
Feast and famine the last great heir hp

Feast and famine: the last great heir

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  This book was evicted in Round 3.