Entries in the Older Readers category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for readers in their secondary years of schooling. Ages 13-18 years.
Winner: Neverlanders / Tom Taylor
Honour: Completely normal (and other lies) / Biffy James
Honour: The other side of tomorrow / Hayley Lawrence
Note: Books in this category are for mature readers and some may deal with particularly challenging themes including violence and suicide. Parental guidance is recommended.
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View the shortlisted titles for other categories in the Book of the Year awards.
Children's Book of the Year Awards