Difference between revisions of "Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2012"
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'''WINNER''' | '''WINNER''' | ||
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|author=Frank Cottrell Boyce | |author=Frank Cottrell Boyce | ||
|title=The Unforgotten Coat | |title=The Unforgotten Coat | ||
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|genre=Confident Readers | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
|summary=Gorgeous and slightly surreal story about friendship, difference and enrichment. And a more-than-welcome antidote to anti-immigration rhetoric. | |summary=Gorgeous and slightly surreal story about friendship, difference and enrichment. And a more-than-welcome antidote to anti-immigration rhetoric. | ||
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'''Other Shortlisted Books''' | '''Other Shortlisted Books''' | ||
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|author=Aidan Chambers | |author=Aidan Chambers | ||
|title=Dying to Know You | |title=Dying to Know You | ||
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|genre=Teens | |genre=Teens | ||
|summary=A wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. | |summary=A wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. | ||
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|author=Roddy Doyle | |author=Roddy Doyle | ||
|title=A Greyhound of a Girl | |title=A Greyhound of a Girl | ||
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|genre=Confident Readers | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
|summary= The story contains a lot of the quick-fire, teasing dialogue typical of loving families, and also many moments to giggle over (well, how does a ghost get an ice cream out of a locked shop?). It deals with serious questions in a way which is both bitter-sweet and direct, and its brevity means it will appeal to a wide range of readers. Light-hearted but not lightweight, sweet but not saccharine, touching but not mawkish – this book is well worth reading. | |summary= The story contains a lot of the quick-fire, teasing dialogue typical of loving families, and also many moments to giggle over (well, how does a ghost get an ice cream out of a locked shop?). It deals with serious questions in a way which is both bitter-sweet and direct, and its brevity means it will appeal to a wide range of readers. Light-hearted but not lightweight, sweet but not saccharine, touching but not mawkish – this book is well worth reading. | ||
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|author=Jack Gantos | |author=Jack Gantos | ||
|title=Dead End In Norvelt | |title=Dead End In Norvelt | ||
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|genre=Confident Readers | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
|summary= Dead End in Norvelt is a quirky semi-autobiography with some deliciously dark humour that is unfortunately let down by a lack of direction in the plot. | |summary= Dead End in Norvelt is a quirky semi-autobiography with some deliciously dark humour that is unfortunately let down by a lack of direction in the plot. | ||
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|author=Russell Hoban | |author=Russell Hoban | ||
|title=Soonchild | |title=Soonchild | ||
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|genre=Teens | |genre=Teens | ||
|summary=Sixteen-Face John attempts to retrieve the World Songs so his Soonchild can be born. Funny, scary and beautiful piece of magic realism with illustrations that are as much a part of the story as the words are. | |summary=Sixteen-Face John attempts to retrieve the World Songs so his Soonchild can be born. Funny, scary and beautiful piece of magic realism with illustrations that are as much a part of the story as the words are. | ||
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|author=Eva Ibbotson | |author=Eva Ibbotson | ||
|title=The Abominables | |title=The Abominables | ||
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|genre=Confident Readers | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
|summary=The unfinished manuscript of this story was found among Eva Ibbotson's papers after her death, and it was completed by her son. But there is no need to worry that this might have in any way compromised the quality of the book. Her trademark humour, her love of nature and her magical imagination are all there, and after an amusing start the plot moves at a cracking pace to its exciting, hair-raising conclusion. Boys and girls alike will love its oddball humour, and while the book does convey a clear message about respecting those who are not the same as us, it is never preachy or heavy-handed. It is, in short, a wonderful book which will be read with great pleasure, and then reread. No author could ask for more. | |summary=The unfinished manuscript of this story was found among Eva Ibbotson's papers after her death, and it was completed by her son. But there is no need to worry that this might have in any way compromised the quality of the book. Her trademark humour, her love of nature and her magical imagination are all there, and after an amusing start the plot moves at a cracking pace to its exciting, hair-raising conclusion. Boys and girls alike will love its oddball humour, and while the book does convey a clear message about respecting those who are not the same as us, it is never preachy or heavy-handed. It is, in short, a wonderful book which will be read with great pleasure, and then reread. No author could ask for more. | ||
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|author=Ally Kennen | |author=Ally Kennen | ||
|title=Bullet Boys | |title=Bullet Boys | ||
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|genre=Teens | |genre=Teens | ||
|summary=Another fantastic thriller from Ally Kennen. Great characterisation and a challenging vocabulary sits, as ever, alongside tense and twisting plotting. She really does write some of the best intelligent page-turners for teens. | |summary=Another fantastic thriller from Ally Kennen. Great characterisation and a challenging vocabulary sits, as ever, alongside tense and twisting plotting. She really does write some of the best intelligent page-turners for teens. | ||
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|author=Dave Shelton | |author=Dave Shelton | ||
|title=A Boy and a Bear in a Boat | |title=A Boy and a Bear in a Boat | ||
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|genre=Confident Readers | |genre=Confident Readers | ||
|summary=Sweet fable about friendship and trials with some lovely interactions between boy and bear and absolutely gorgeous illustrations. | |summary=Sweet fable about friendship and trials with some lovely interactions between boy and bear and absolutely gorgeous illustrations. | ||
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[[Category: Lists]] | [[Category: Lists]] | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 1 February 2024
WINNER
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Review ofThe Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell BoyceGorgeous and slightly surreal story about friendship, difference and enrichment. And a more-than-welcome antidote to anti-immigration rhetoric. Full Review |
Other Shortlisted Books
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Review ofDying to Know You by Aidan ChambersA wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. Full Review |
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Review ofA Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy DoyleThe story contains a lot of the quick-fire, teasing dialogue typical of loving families, and also many moments to giggle over (well, how does a ghost get an ice cream out of a locked shop?). It deals with serious questions in a way which is both bitter-sweet and direct, and its brevity means it will appeal to a wide range of readers. Light-hearted but not lightweight, sweet but not saccharine, touching but not mawkish – this book is well worth reading. Full Review |
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Review ofDead End In Norvelt by Jack GantosDead End in Norvelt is a quirky semi-autobiography with some deliciously dark humour that is unfortunately let down by a lack of direction in the plot. Full Review |
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Review ofSoonchild by Russell HobanSixteen-Face John attempts to retrieve the World Songs so his Soonchild can be born. Funny, scary and beautiful piece of magic realism with illustrations that are as much a part of the story as the words are. Full Review |
Review ofThe Abominables by Eva IbbotsonThe unfinished manuscript of this story was found among Eva Ibbotson's papers after her death, and it was completed by her son. But there is no need to worry that this might have in any way compromised the quality of the book. Her trademark humour, her love of nature and her magical imagination are all there, and after an amusing start the plot moves at a cracking pace to its exciting, hair-raising conclusion. Boys and girls alike will love its oddball humour, and while the book does convey a clear message about respecting those who are not the same as us, it is never preachy or heavy-handed. It is, in short, a wonderful book which will be read with great pleasure, and then reread. No author could ask for more. Full Review |
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Review ofBullet Boys by Ally KennenAnother fantastic thriller from Ally Kennen. Great characterisation and a challenging vocabulary sits, as ever, alongside tense and twisting plotting. She really does write some of the best intelligent page-turners for teens. Full Review |
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Review ofA Boy and a Bear in a Boat by Dave SheltonSweet fable about friendship and trials with some lovely interactions between boy and bear and absolutely gorgeous illustrations. Full Review |
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