The Costa Children's Book Award has been won by Jason Wallace for Out Of Shadows. Set in newly-independent Zimbabwe in the 1980s, this is a compelling, thought-provoking novel about race, bullying and the need to belong: recommended to older readers.
By winning the category, the author received a cheque for £5000. The Costa Book of the Year is selected from the five Category Award Winners. The overall winner receives a further £30,000.
