On Friday morning, I was in Preston meeting the Year 9 pupils who will choose the Lancashire Book of the Year. This is the shortlist. I have only read Keren David's WHEN I WAS JOE but looking forward to reading the others.
Jim Carrington 'Inside my Head'
Keren David 'When I was Joe'
Joseph Delaney 'The Spook's Nightmare'
Jane Eagland 'Whisper my Name'
Hilary Freeman ' Lifted'
Chris Higgins 'Tapas and Tears'
Sam Mills 'Blackout'
Liz Rettig 'My Rocky Romance Diary'
C. J. Skuse 'Pretty Bad Things'
Keris Stainton 'Della Says OMG'
I copy-edited Inside My Head, so I hope it wins! It's a very cleverly told story about bullying. The voice is excellent.
ReplyDeleteGood list of titles to look out for. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed 'Whisper my Name'. And worked on the manuscript of Pretty Bad Things with Claire on the MA.
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