Old kids on the block take titles

By Angie Schiavone
Updated August 29 2013 - 3:09pm, first published August 20 2013 - 10:06am
Master storyteller: Jackie Kerin with her book <i>Lyrebird! A True Story</i>. Photo: Wayne Taylor
Master storyteller: Jackie Kerin with her book <i>Lyrebird! A True Story</i>. Photo: Wayne Taylor

As so often with the Children's Book Council of Australia's book of the year awards, there were few surprises among the winners announced on Friday. The line-up included Margo Lanagan, winner of the older readers category with Sea Hearts, and Sonya Hartnett, whose The Children of the King won the younger readers category. Rather than favouritism, though, it's a testament to the consistent outstanding work of two exceptionally talented writers.

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