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Stay Where You Are And Then Leave


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Published: 2020

Great for age 5-12 years

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Brought to you by Penguin.The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight - but he broke that promise the following day. Four years later, Alfie doesn't know where his father might be, other than that he's away on a special, secret mission.Then, while shining shoes at King's Cross Station, Alfie unexpectedly sees his father's name - on a sheaf of papers belonging to a military doctor. Bewildered and confused, Alfie realises his father is in a hospital close by - a hospital treating soldiers with an unusual condition. Alfie is determined to rescue his father from this strange, unnerving place . . .John Boyne 2013 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS is John Boyne's first book for children. He is 33 years old, lives in Dublin and is a full-time writer. He was writer-in-residence at the University of East Anglia on the MA in Creative Writing course and spent many years working as a bookseller.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Coventry Inspiration Book Award
The Coventry Inspiration Book Award is an annual literary award that celebrates exceptional childrens and young adult literature. Launched in 2015, the award aims to inspire a love of reading among young people in Coventry, England, and to recognize the contributions of authors whose works resonate with young readers. The award is divided into several categories based on the age of the readers: Key Stage 2: For books suitable for children in primary school (ages 7-11), Key Stage 3: For books aimed at younger teenagers (ages 11-14), Key Stage 4: For books targeted at older teenagers (ages 14-16). A panel of judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominees. After the shortlist is announced, children and young adults from participating schools and libraries are invited to read the nominated books and cast their votes for their favourites.

Haringey Children's Book Award
The Haringey Children's Book Award is an annual literary prize that aims to promote reading among children and young people in the Haringey area of London, UK. The award encourages engagement with literature by allowing children to participate actively in the selection process and celebrate their favourite books. The award aims to encourage reading for pleasure by highlighting engaging and relatable stories that resonate with children. It fosters a culture of reading within schools and communities, motivating young readers to explore literature. The Haringey Children's Book Award emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in childrens literature, showcasing books that reflect various cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. This inclusivity helps children relate to the stories and fosters understanding and empathy.

Cheshire Schools Book Award
This book was recognised by the Cheshire Schools Book Award.

Hillingdon Book Award
The Hillingdon Award is a literary prize organized by the London Borough of Hillingdon in the United Kingdom. It aims to promote reading and literacy among students. Each year, a shortlist of books is chosen, and students in participating schools have the opportunity to read and discuss the nominated titles. Eventually, students vote for their favourite book from the shortlist, and the winning author is awarded the Hillingdon Book Award. There are two categories - primary and secondary.

Hillingdon Book Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Hillingdon Book Award.

Coventry Inspiration Book Award - Hooked On Books
This book was recognised in the Hooked on Books category by the Coventry Inspiration Book Award.

Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list