Recommended Reads
This is a list of books that have been highly recommended for or have featured on the Shropshire Bookfest Book Award shortlists since the project began in 2010. This list also lists books by authors who have been programmed onto the Schools’ Week programmes that have supported their creative writing workshops in primary schools across Shropshire.
Stick Boy by Paul Coomey
A ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2022 shortlist. It’s tough fitting in when you’re born to...
The Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q Raúf
A ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2022 shortlist. On Voucher Thursdays, Nelson, Asha and Mum head...
Swan Song by Gill Lewis
A ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2022 shortlist. Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move...
The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr
A ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2022 shortlist. September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a...
Twitch by M. G. Leonard
Big Book Award 2022 shortlister. The internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about...
Ruby’s Worry
Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it’s not such a...
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