The People's Book Prize 

 
 
 
The Publishers Association
SHOWCASING NEW TITLES EVERY MONTH IN LIBRARIES AND SELECTED BOOKSTORES ACROSS BRITAIN - 
WITH ONLY THE PUBLIC VOTING FOR THE WINNERS

The People’s Book Prize Finalists -  Children 2010/2011 :: Non Fiction :: Fiction

Gruffs Guide to Fairy Tale Land by Amy SparkesMeadowside Children's Books
ISBN 9781845395001  – Winner TPBP Spring 2011  		     
Amy is a full time writer. Originally from Eastbourne but now lives in Devon with her husband, three children and cat. She is also the author of ‘Hodge the Hedgehog’ (and is now working on a whole series of ‘Gruff Guides’ for young explorers!
Young Scamper and The Sly Fox by Martin D TAlbot published by Martal Publications of Ipswich
ISBN 978-1-903256-39-8 Winner TPBP Spring 2011 
  
This is the fourth story in the series of ‘The Adventures of Young Scamper’ and is based upon my time working in the town of Tonbridge in the county of Kent in England. Alas, there are no known Red Squirrels like Young Scamper, living in Tonbridge.
0.4 by Mike Lancaster published by Egmont Press
ISBN 978 1 4052 5304 8  Winner TPBP Spring 2011  		 
Mike Lancaster lives in Cambridge with his wife, kids, dogs, cats, horses, the Leopard Geckos, and somewhere in between the zoo-keeping he writes stories. 0.4 is his first novel for children.
WINTERCRAFT by Jenna Burtenshaw published by Headline Publishing Group
ISBN 9780755370962  TPBP Winner Winter 2010 		 
Jenna Burtenshaw is twenty eight and has been writing regularly since she was nine years old. Starting with short stories and poems, she wrote for herself and the people around her and fell in love with the process of storytelling. She began writing Wintercraft - her first novel - in 2006 and now writes full time. In her spare time she enjoys walking her three dogs, playing the flute and getting lost in a good book.
Alex McLean Time Traveller by Morag Ramsey published by Seven Arches Publishing
ISBN 9780956486905  – TPBP Winner Winter 2010 		 
As well as having a distinguished career in education, Morag Ramsey was, for many years, director of Chelmsford Theatre Workshop, receiving a prestigious Civic Award for services to the Arts. She went on to run the ‘Save the Brighton Bandstand’ campaign, drawing on her skills as a producer of shows.
When I Dream of ABC by Mr Henry Fisher published by Top That! Publishing
ISBN 978-1-84956-102-0   TPBP Winner  Winter 2010 		 
Author and illustrator Henry Fisher studied illustration at the Camberwell College of Arts, London. He has a one-year-old son, who is featured on the cover of his first published book, When I Dream of ABC. A video game addict, he also has extensive experience in the film and television industry.
The Boy Giant by Allan Plenderleith published by Ravette Publishing 
ISBN 978-1-84161-352-9  PBP Winner Autumn 2010  
Allan is one of the UK’s top children’s screenwriters having worked on many children’s TV shows, including CBEEBIES, CBBC, CITV and CHANNEL 5.  
Just Because by Rebecca Elliot published by Lion Children's books  
ISBN 978-0955903915   TPBP Winner Autumn 2010 		 
Rebecca Elliott has been a freelance illustrator for 8 years and launches her solo career in 2010 with 3 picture books including Just Because which is inspired directly by her own children, Toby and Clemmie (2 and 5). Rebecca also publishes Cub’s First Winter (Top That!) and Milo’s Pet Egg (Bloomsbury) this Summer.
 
Ralph is (not) a vampire by Corinne V Davies  published by RAL Publications
IISBN 9780955690525  TPBP Winner Autumn 2010		  
Corinne V.Davies began entering poetry and writing competitions at the age of 5. Known also as a playwright, she has concentrated on writing for children since 2009 - teaming up with illustrator, El Ashfield, to create her much loved character 'Ralph'. Currently she is still touring schools with her first book 'Ralph is (not) a Superhero' which was shortlisted for the Gateshead Award 2010 and nominated for the Royal Mail Award 2010, and won the 2010 University of the Arts Creative Seed Fund Award.
Errol and His Extraordinary Nose by David Conway published by Gullane Children's Books  ISBN 978-1-86233-766-4  TPBP Winner Summer  2010  
David Conway is a published poet but now David’s other titles for Gullane Children’s Books are ‘The Most Important Gift of All’ and ‘The Secret to Teddy’s Happiness’. David lives in Finsbury Park, London.
The Sleepy Ladybird by Henri Renard and Caroline Bailey published by Picnic Publishing   - ISBN 9780955610516  TPBP Winner Summer  2010  
Henri Renard is retired; illustrator Caroline Bailey has her own company specialising in web design, animation and IT Reviews
Young Scamper and the Conker Soup by Martin D Talbot  published by Martal Publications ISBN 978-1-903256-08-4  TPBP Winner Summer  2010
  
Martin Talbot worked in the town of Tonbridge in the county of Kent in England. Anybody who lives in or has visited this small town, will be familiar with the Grey Squirrels that occupy the riverbanks of the Medway, which runs through the centre of the town. Alas, there are no known Red Squirrels living in Tonbridge.

Finalists 2009/2010  - Fiction   - Non Fiction   - Children