The Yoto Carnegies Longlists 2024
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The Yoto Carnegies celebrate the best in children’s writing and illustration, chosen by children’s librarians across the UK. There are 36 brilliant books across this year’s longlist, including one – Tyger by S.F. Said, illustrated by Dave McKean – which is up for both the writing and illustration prizes.
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The #1 New York Times bestseller'At once vivid and simple, lyrical and surgical, expressive and exacting' Lupita Nyong'oDreams are today’s answers for tomorrow’s questions.Eleven-year-old Kofi Offin has dreams of…
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The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the…
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"Utterly unique and movingly memorable, a wonderful story about what happens when we take control of our own narrative, and find ways to communicate across the gaps in language. Clever, brilliantly written, and thought-provoking, it will…
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It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child.Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets…
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A spellbinding novel told in poems, blending the ancient legend of Theseus and the Minotaur with the quest of a modern-day teenage boy to find his biological father.In his new verse novel, Joseph Coelho brilliantly blends Greek myth with a…
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Choose Love is a cycle of poems that highlights the experience of those forced to become refugees. The core of the collection was written in 2018 as part of a project with the charity Refugee Trauma Initiative.With the permission of…
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Alara’s incredible gaming skills bring her to the attention of the leaders of Estrella, the ‘Star city’. She is chosen to go on a dangerous mission to London Under, the original older, long-deserted and distrusted city on…
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Until the Road Ends is the eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls: The Times Children's Book of the Year, winner of a Books Are My Bag Readers Award, the British Book Award…
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Set in Devon in 1941, Digging for Victory tells the story of twelve-year-old Bonnie Roberts who is desperate to play a valuable part in the war effort. For her, tending the family vegetable patch just doesn’t cut it; she…
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'Do you feel safe?'A powerful novel exploring how teenagers can be swept up into county lines. Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2024.Erik's life has been falling apart ever since his dad died. Homework and being good at school stop…
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The year is 1904. Luki has lived a tribal life in the mountains of the Philippines. Now she's growing up, she is expected to become a wife and a mother, but Luki isn't ready to give up her dream to become a warrior.When her tribe are…
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“Believable characters and the warmth of Green’s writing bring light to a difficult topic” – ObserverIn the margins of a book’s pages, sparks fly as a teenage romance begins. But in this time and place, sparks…
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'Safiyyah's War has the soul of a classic & the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave'All at once, Safiyyah's…
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MEET MC GROWLS, WANNABE RAPPER AND STAR OF THE SHOW IN THIS HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING TEEN DEBUT.Yeah they call me Growls, I'm like a tiger on the prowl. King of jungles so you better take a bow. King of concrete so you better say it…
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'A stunning debut . . . laugh-out-loud funny' - ObserverDiscover the hilarious New York Times bestselling mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket.On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the…
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‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again… Magnificent.’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear ‘A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste…
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Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2023Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER.And the tyger is in danger.Adam and his friend Zadie are…
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A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling ghost story from the late Marcus Sedgwick.…
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Pari Thomson's bestselling series begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.Open the door to a spellbinding world where the…
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A spectacular time-lapse portrait of humankind – and our impact on the natural world – from a Caldecott Honor-winning master of the wordless form.For his latest feat of visual storytelling, the acclaimed creator of the Journey…
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Can Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mummy thinks so...Every night, Hop has nightmares filled with, scary, hungry-eyed wolves. She knows they only exist in her dreams but they…
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Shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2024Longlisted for YOTO Carnegie Medal for IllustrationLiving in a grey and dreary room in a house that couldn't feel less like home, April dreams about how life could…
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A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.After a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was…
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**PRAISE FOR DEEP**'DEEP by Stephen hogtun is an absolute masterpiece' - David Litchfield, award-winning illustrator'DEEP is a wonder' - Abi Elphinstone - author of SKY SONG----------“Go my little one, swim free,” she…
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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city.He politely asks the city folk for…
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A stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the…
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Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has…
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This is a real adventure book, so be careful not to get too lost between its pages...The Vasylenko family are adventurers. They all love the wet and the wild, the thrill of exploring the outside world. All that is ... except Oktober. He…
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‘A thoughtful, profound, important book’ Irish Independent‘A realistic but hopeful look at two children’s emigration’ Publishers WeeklyPowerful and timely, To The Other Side explores the…
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Panther is not like the other cats. Leopard has beautiful spots, Tiger has impressive stripes and Lion has a magnificent mane. Panther is small, shy and dark. One night he decides to go and find out where in the jungle he really belongs.…
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The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration.Bert the bowerbird has…
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This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork…
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A moving tale of grit, endurance and self-belief to inspire young explorers and dreamers from a stunningly talented debut.Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone…
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The special relationship between a child and his grandmother is depicted in this sumptuous book by an award-winning team.Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My Baba's Garden explores the sights, sounds and smells…
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The new children's book from multi-award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell, paired once more with Daniela Terrazzini's stunning illustrations.When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesn't like his new home one bit.…
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Curiosity climbs to the highest branch of a tree, joy bounces on a trampoline. Gratitude warms you like a woolly jumper…What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking is a stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picturebook…
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