Readers Aged 5-8 Years

Divided by age suitability, the books are given to schools for children to review and those reviews are the basis on which the shortlists are chosen.

WINNER 2025

BLITZ One Family's War

IMPEY, MARTIN ISBN: 9781916062528
Hardback

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A moving story of a family living in the East End of London during WW2. Told from the perspective and memories of a brother & sister who watched their ordinary world change around them. From the outbreak of war and waving their father off to fight the Nazis, to their relentless nightly runs to the air raid shelters and wondering if their home would still be there in the morning. With wonderful illustrations, this book celebrates the spirit of the people from the many cities in those dark days, who kept calm and carried on.

- Browns Books Synopsis

Shortlist 2025

Morpurgo, Michael ISBN: 9780008352158
Paperback / softback

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IMPEY, MARTIN ISBN: 9781916062528
Hardback

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Fargher, Anna ISBN: 9781529046892
Paperback / softback

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Crossley-Holland, Kevin ISBN: 9781529503333
Hardback

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Marzo, Bridget ISBN: 9781915659668
Paperback / softback

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