The full shortlist is:
The Dead House by Anne Cassidy
When I Was Joe by Keren David
Auslander by Paul Dowswell
Rowan the Strange by Julie Hearn
Savannah Grey by Cliff McNish
Wasted by Nicola Morgan
I'm really pleased to see Keren David there. I met her for the first time last week and really liked her. I think it's her first shortlisting, or at least it's her first book. Hooray! And Anne Cassidy is a friend too, so it will be lovely to see her again, and to meet the others.
The result is announced at a ceremony and party in Newcastle at the end of January. But I honestly am just delighted to be on the shortlist. That's the clever bit - the rest comes down to chance. But I hope no one actually tosses a coin to make their decision.
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Yey - that's brilliant Mrs.
Well done! Spike must be feeling very pleased with himself. :-)
Congratulations, Nicola!
Oh that's wonderful well done!
Woo hoo, hurray for us! And also all the other authors..what an amazing list to be part of.
Thank you all! And hello Keren! It will be fun. When my agent heard about it, she said, "Ohh, that's one of the BEST ones!"
Such a great shortlist! Pity there can be only one winner but great for all of you to be there. Have a great night!
Ooh, fab news and a great shortlist :)
How fab - really pleased for you. Walker must be thrilled too!
That's fantastic, Nicola, congratulations!
And what a list! I loved Cliff McNish's books when I was younger. xx
Wow, a hat trick of shortlistings! Great score!
well done you guys!
Great news. Congratulations to you and all on the shortlist!!
Woohoo! That is SO well-deserved. I'm really delighted for you, Nicola.
Thank you, everyone - you are ace. nx
Just seen this - congratulations and good luck!
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