Over 100 Carnegie Shadowers from schools in Abingdon met at Larkmead School to discuss first reactions to the six titles shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. After the all-important refreshments the mixed school groups found themselves playing a kind of pass-the-parcel game, which encouraged each of the to talk about the covers, blurbs and openings of the books. At this early stage they each voted for the one they thought would win - results here soon.
The CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlist 2011:
BRESLIN, THERESA PRISONER OF THE INQUISITION
McCAUGHREAN GERALDINE THE DEATH DEFYING PEPPER ROUX
NESS, PATRICK MONSTERS OF MEN
ROSOFF, MEG THE BRIDE'S FAREWELL
SEDGWICK, MARCUS WHITE CROW
WALLACE, JASON OUT OF SHADOWS
