2022  Shortlist

The Pop Girls by Meredith Downes – a subtle story about a girl immersed in swimming but who still observes what happens around her in the pool.

Queenie’s jiggly-Jolly Holiday by Marian McGuinness – Queen Clarabelle enjoys being alone at the Get Lost Caravan Park but then makes some new friends.

The Secret Keeper by Rebecca Timmis – A suspenseful story of bullying that takes an unexpected twist.

Previous winners

2021 The Cake by Joanna Wisbey

2020: Mindy is Strange by Desmond Doyle

2019: The Microscope by Genevieve Young

2018: Tuck Shop Takeover by Combat Dad by Debbie Smith