Books
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
2007
Fiction and Poetry Award - Winner
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume 1: Traitor to the Nation
By M.T. Anderson
Hardback, AUS $29.95, NZ $34.99
The first of two volumes set during the War of Independence in the American colonies.
2006
Fiction and Poetry Award - Winner
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
By Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
Hardback, AUS $24.95, NZ $29.99
A magical story about a china rabbit from an award-winning author and artist.
2005
Non-Fiction Award - Shortlist - Honour Book
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
By Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Hardback, AUS $27.95, NZ $29.99
2004
Non-Fiction Award - Shortlist - Honour Book
Surprising Sharks Pbk with CD
By Nicola Davies
Illustrated by James Croft
Paperback, AUS $17.95, NZ $19.99
Find out what sharks are really like in this fun, informative picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series.
2003
Fiction and Poetry Award - Winner
The Jamie and Angus Stories
By Anne Fine
Illustrated by Penny Dale
Paperback, AUS $12.95, NZ $14.99
An enchanting and humorous collection of illustrated stories about childhood by the 2001-2003 Children's Laureate.
Fiction and Poetry Award - Shortlist - Honour Book
2002
Non-Fiction Award - Shortlist - Honour Book
Handel Who Knew What He Liked
By M.T. Anderson
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Paperback, AUS $16.95, NZ $19.99
Picture Book Award - Winner
Let's Get a Pup!
By Bob Graham
Paperback, AUS $15.95, NZ $17.99
A characteristically warm and engaging family story.