Home » , » Waterstones children's book prize goes to 'mesmerising' debut adventure story

Waterstones children's book prize goes to 'mesmerising' debut adventure story

Written By Unknown on Thursday, March 30, 2017 | 3:10 PM

Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s The Girl of Ink and Stars praised for ‘good, old-fashioned storytelling’ that recalls Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials

A novel inspired by childhood travels to the volcanic island of La Gomera and the traditional stories of the Canary islands has scooped the Waterstones children’s book prize for a 27-year-old poet and playwright.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s debut The Girl of Ink and Stars was named overall winner of the prestigious award by children’s laureate Chris Riddell at a ceremony in the bookselling chain’s flagship store in London’s Piccadilly.

Related: How celebrity deals are shutting children's authors out of their own trade

Continue reading...

0 comments:

Post a Comment