Leeds Book Awards Update

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Today the Leeds Book Awards group voted for their favourite book.

It was really divided, the votes cast were:

A Roomful of Chocolate by Jane Elson = 1 vote

The Case of the Exploding Loo by Rachel Hamilton = 2 votes

The Imaginary by AF Harrold = 3 votes

Gabriel’s Clock by Hilton Pashley = 1 vote

Circus of Thieves and the Raffle of Doom by William Sutcliffe = 1 vote

A Boy called Hope by Lara Williamson = 1 vote

The Awards ceremony will be taking place on Thursday 21st May where the winning book will be announced.

Leeds Book Awards Shortlist Announced

LBA logoThis year’s shortlisted books have been announced!

The books are:

  • A Boy called Hope by Lara Williamson
  • Circus of Thieves by William Sutcliffe
  • A Roomful of Chocolate by Jane Elson
  • The Case of the Exploding Loo by Rachel Hamilton
  • Gabriel’s Clock by Hilton Pashley
  • The Imaginary by A.E. Harrold

Miss Whiteley will be talking to years 5 and 6 about the Leeds Book Awards over the next week or two. This year there will be 8 children that will be able to participate.

If you would like to take part please speak to your class teacher or to Miss Whiteley.