Children’s Book of the Year: Younger Fiction

This category rewards the entry that demonstrates the highest standards of storytelling, captivating readers from start to finish with a well-crafted plot, exceptional writing, and diverse and engaging characters.

WINNER 2025

Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial

Larwood, Kieran ISBN: 9781839945182
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CALLING ALL DUNGEON RUNNERS - There's space for a new team of heroes. This is your chance to enter the leagues and fight your way to the top!Kit has dreamed of being a Dungeon Runner all his life, although being a gnorf (part gnome, part dwarf) means he's much smaller than the other competitors. But when a space opens up for a new team in the Dungeon Running League, Kit doesn't want to miss this chance to try out! With his new friends Sandy and Thorn, they're ready to take on anything - mazes, puzzles, monsters, treasure and most of all adventure! Are you ready for the games to begin? Welcome to the Dungeon! 

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Shortlist 2025

Lloyd, Susannah ISBN: 9781788453196
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Smith-Dale, Nicky ISBN: 9780008600341
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Larwood, Kieran ISBN: 9781839945182
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Shireen, Nadia ISBN: 9781398530065
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McLaren, Meg ISBN: 9781800786592
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