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THE SHORTLIST


BOOK OF THE YEAR 


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hil Earle broke through this year with his 20th title, a middle- grade historical novel which became Andersen Press’ most successful fiction release ever. The relationship between


Earle and Charlie Sheppard, his editor, developed the “voice and craft of his story”, bringing psychological depth to a familiar setting. The publisher partnered with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education to create classroom resources and guides, which helped establish the novel as a key text for children learning about the Second World War. Andersen Press developed an award-winning marketing campaign,


and Earle and the publisher’s “incredibly assiduous attention” to bookshops was praised by one judge. This culminated in an “astonish- ing” tour—the author visited more than 60 shops in publication month alone. His “rare” voice, the judges agreed, “needs to be celebrated”.


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