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Maggot Moon

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LoveReading Says

One of our Books of the Year 2013

Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013.

Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in a bleak world that is redeemed only by the very human qualities of some of the survivors. Standish and his remarkable grandfather keep going, eking out a living after the disappearance of Standish’s parents. Standish struggles at school and is the victim of relentless bullying.  But then he finds a friend in the newly arrived Hector. When Hector is taken, the only hope lies in Standish…Luckily, Standish has just the qualities that are needed.

September 2012 Book of the Month. Winner of the Children's Costa Award 2012.

 

Author Sally Gardner said, “Maggot Moon is the book I always wanted to write and Hot Key Books is the perfect home for it.”

 

Sarah Odedina of publisher Hot Key Books added: “Sally is a writer of great and unique originality. In Maggot Moon she has created a brilliant, nerve-wracking and utterly gripping fable that will hold readers spellbound. Standish is a fabulous character and his purpose and adventure will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a novel that will be read, talked about and admired well into the future.”

 

In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for Maggot Moon a small number of teenagers were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster....'This totally original story is brilliant from beginning to end and each gripping chapter urges you to keep reading.'....

 

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The full CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013 shortlist:


The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan


A Greyhound Of A Girl by Roddy Doyle


Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner


In Darkness by Nick Lake


Wonder by RJ Palacio


Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick


A Boy And A Bear In A Boat by Dave Shelton


Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein


The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are the UK's oldest and most prestigious children's book awards. Often described by authors and illustrators as 'the one they want to win' - they are the gold standard in children's literature.


The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children's librarians for an outstanding book for children and young people.

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