PHILIP - YEARS 5-6 CATEGORY

Judges comment: Young Dark Emu by Philip is inventive, strong and original. Its birds eye view of what happened when the British first arrived, cleverly shows a truer history of Australia's colonisation.

RUBY - YEARS 3-4 CATEGORY

Judges comment: Magnolia Moon by Ruby perfectly captured the gentle tone of the book, Magnolia's kind nature, and enticed us with its hint of secrets within the story.

SHORTLISTED ENTRIES

Years 7-9 NO QUALIFYING ENTRIES RECEIVED