Dudley Children’s Book Awards

Welcome to our 2025 award

Staff and students in Dudley Borough Primary and Secondary Schools are invited to read and vote for their favourite book in time for a ‘Celebration Event’ in March 2026 at which the winners will be announced ! Voting will close at the start of March.

The criteria for our book award is:

- Books must have been published for the first time during the year of the award.

- Books are not included if they are a sequel or part of a series

WINNER 2024

WARNING: Magic Can Be Dangerous!

Ware, B. ISBN: 9781803781778
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Tyler isn't thrilled to be spending yet another mundane afternoon at Great Uncle John's. And that's putting it mildly! But after his visit sparks a chain of inexplicable events, he delightedly discovers magic at his fingertips. Being able to conjure up a swimming pool and a wodge of cash are certainly perks. Yet the magic proves tricky to control. What's more, it seems to be irreversible. Unable to properly harness his new-found powers, Tyler ends up getting those around him into all manner of mischief and mayhem. And when things begin to go catastrophically wrong, he fears magic is a curse, rather than a blessing. Will normality ever be restored, or will Tyler be forced to adapt to his new, altered reality forever? It all depends on whether he's able to find Lottie's loophole...

- Browns Books Synopsis

Shortlist 2025

Killick, Jennifer ISBN: 9780008720506
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Lawrence, Patrice ISBN: 9780702315640
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Naylor, Doug ISBN: 9781788453707
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Pearson, Jenny ISBN: 9781805312963
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