Cathy Forde's novel Fat Boy Swim was discovered on Egmont's slush pile in 2001. On publication it was shortlisted for many awards including the Blue Peter 'Book I Couldn't Put Down' and the Booktrust Teenage Prize. It won the Grampian Book Award in 2004 and in 2014 has been voted the joint winner of winners. Cathy has subsequently written many more novels for children and young adults, including the award--winning Skarrs and The Drowning Pond.
Author's Website: https://www.cathyforde.co.uk/
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