James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards

The James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards are aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick up. There are 3 separate categories EYFS/KS1 Picture Book Award, KS2 Award and KS3 Award.

WINNER 2024

Finn Jones Was Here

Green, Simon James ISBN: 9780702303647
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A funny, heartbreaking story about life and loss, and making every second count.

Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's biggest prankster. Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here anymore. ...Or is he? Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that he'll find Finn laughing at the end. The journey also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible to accept.

Simon James Green is the award-winning author of books like Sleepover Takeover and The Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize. This story blends hilarity with heart, perfect for fans of books by Helen Rutter, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ben Bailey Smith and Ross Welford. Hilarious illustrations throughout by Jennifer Jamieson.

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Shortlist 2025

Sedgman, Sam ISBN: 9781526665386
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Farrant, Natasha ISBN: 9780571382507
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RAMZEE ISBN: 9781444973389
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Rauf, Onjali Q. ISBN: 9781510108929
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Bell, Alex ISBN: 9780571382231
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