Nestlé Smarties Book Prize

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The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by Nestlé, manufacturer of Smarties. It was one of the most respected and prestigious prizes for children's literature.[1][2]

The prize was discontinued in 2008 by what was described as a "mutual" decision from Booktrust and Nestlé, with "no hostility".[1] Explaining their reasons for this decision, Booktrust stated it had "been reviewing the organisation's priorities and how prizes and awards fit in with its strategic objectives", while Nestlé was "increasingly moving its community support towards the company strategy of nutrition, health and wellness."[3] Additionally, they said that it was a "natural time to conclude"[1] and that were "confident that increased importance has been placed on children's books."[3]

The shortlist for the award was chosen by a panel of adult judges, and schoolchildren across the UK would then vote on the first, second and third place winners.

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[edit] List of prize winners

[edit] 2007

[edit] 2006

[edit] 2005

[edit] 2004

[edit] 2003

[edit] 2002

[edit] 2001

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[edit] 1999

[edit] 1998

[edit] 1997

[edit] 1996

[edit] 1995

[edit] 1994

    • 9 - 11 category and overall winner: The Exiles at Home by Hilary McKay (Gollancz)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Dimanche Diller by Henrietta Branford, illustrated by Lesley Harker (Young Lions)
    • 0 - 5 years category winner: So Much by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury (Walker Books)

[edit] 1993

    • 9 - 11 years category winner: Listen to the Dark by Maeve Henry (Heinemann)
    • 6 - 8 category and overall winner: War Game by Michael Foreman (Pavilion)
    • 0 - 5 years category winner: Hue Boy by Rita Phillips Mitchell (Gollancz)

[edit] 1992

    • 9 - 11 category and overall winner: The Great Elephant Chase by Gillian Cross (Oxford University Press)
    • 0 - 5 years category winner: Nice Work, Little Wolf by Hilda Offen (Hamish Hamilton)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: The Story of the Creation by Jane Ray (Orchard Books)

[edit] 1991

    • 0 - 5 years category and overall winner: Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury (Walker Books)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Josie Smith and Eileen by Magdalen Nabb (Collins)
    • 9 - 11 years category winner: Krindledrax by Philip Ridley (Cape)

[edit] 1990

    • 9 - 11 years category and overall winner: Midnight Blue by Pauline Fisk (Lion)
    • 0 - 5 years category winner: Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore (Simon & Schuster)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Esio Trot by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake (Cape)

[edit] 1989

    • 0 - 5 years category and overall winner: We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury (Walker Books)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Bill's New Frock by Anne Fine (Methuen)
    • 9 - 11 years category winner: Blitzcat by Robert Westall (Macmillan)

[edit] 1988

    • 0 - 5 years category and overall winner: Can't You Sleep Little Bear? by Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth (Walker Books)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Can it be True? by Susan Hill (Hamish Hamilton)
    • 9 - 11 years category winner: Rushavenn Time by Theresa Whistler (Brixworth Primary School)

[edit] 1987

    • 9 - 11 years category and overall winner: A Thief in the Village by James Berry (Hamish Hamilton)
    • 0 - 5 years category winner: The Angel and the Soldier Boy by Peter Collington (Methuen)
    • 6 - 8 years category winner: Tangle and the Firesticks by Benedict Blathwayt (Julia MacRae)

[edit] 1986

[edit] 1985

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Nestlé book prize put to bed for last time. The Guardian (2008-01-23). Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
  2. ^ Fantasy novel wins children's votes. BBC News (2002-12-05). Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
  3. ^ a b Nestlé and Booktrust have agreed to end the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize after 23 years of partnership. Booktrust. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.

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