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Fiction for Years 7-9 (2007-2014)
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Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2014

winner y separately published work icon 13 James Phelan , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2013 Z1933791 2013 single work novel science fiction

'I click my fingers and everybody dies.

'Sam wakes from his nightmare to discover the terrifying reality. It will come true.

'Kidnapped from school and finding out his parents aren’t who he thinks they are, Sam is suddenly running from danger at every turn. Nothing will ever be the same again.

'With his life and identity shattered, Sam’s salvation is tied to an ancient prophecy. He is in the final battle to save the world, up against an enemy plotting to destroy us all.

'He alone can find the last 13.

'Are you one of them?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Year: 2013

winner y separately published work icon After Morris Gleitzman , Camberwell : Penguin , 2012 Z1876629 2012 single work children's fiction children's 'In the fourth part of Felix's story, continuing his adventures in World War Two, he faces perhaps his greatest challenge - to find hope when he's lost almost everything, including his parents. As Europe goes through the final agonizing stages of the war, Felix struggles to reconcile hatred and healing. He's helped by a new friend, but if he should lose her as well...' (Publisher's blurb)

Year: 2012

winner y separately published work icon Arrival Chris Morphew , Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2009 Z1605935 2009 single work novel young adult science fiction thriller

'Luke is having a rough year. When his parents split up, his mum drags him to Phoenix, a brand-new town in the middle of nowhere. But Phoenix is no ordinary town. There are no cars, no phones and no internet. Luke thinks this is as weird as it gets. Then he discovers that someone is plotting to wipe out the human race. Phoenix is suddenly the safest and most dangerous place on earth. And the clock is ticking. There are one hundred days until the end of the world.' (Publication summary)

Year: 2011

winner y separately published work icon Now Morris Gleitzman , Camberwell : Viking , 2010 Z1691367 2010 single work children's fiction children's 'Set in the current day, this is the final book in the series that began with Once, continued with Then and is... Now. Felix is a grandfather. He has achieved much in his life and is widely admired. He has mostly buried the painful memories of his childhood, but they resurface when his granddaughter Zelda comes to stay with him. Together they face a cataclysmic event armed only with their with gusto and love - an event that helps them achieve salvation from the past, but also brings the possibility of destruction.' (From the publisher's website.)

Year: 2010

winner y separately published work icon Boy Overboard Morris Gleitzman , Camberwell : Puffin , 2002 Z976312 2002 single work children's fiction children's (taught in 4 units) 'A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard'. (Source: publisher's website.)
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