Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough

Supported by World Book Day, this award celebrates fresh talent by shining a light on the début author who demonstrates the very best in new writing for children. 

WINNER 2023

The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger

Williams, J.T. ISBN: 9780008485252
Paperback / softback

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Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.

Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds - Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad's tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House - but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they've seen something suspicious on stage. Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery - and becoming best friends. But can they work out what's going on in time to prevent a murder?

- Browns Books Synopsis

SHORTLIST 2023

Auton, Lisette ISBN: 9780241522035
Paperback / softback

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McCurdy, Janelle ISBN: 9780571368433
Paperback / softback

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McKenna, Skye ISBN: 9781801300681
Paperback / softback

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Rasoul, Sana ISBN: 9781913835255
Paperback / softback

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Lamb, Simon ISBN: 9781915252128
Hardback

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