Mistletoe and Murder shortlisted for the FCBG Children’s Book Award 2017!

February 14, 2017

I have an extra-special announcement today: I’ve just heard that Mistletoe and Murder has been shortlisted for the FCBG Children’s Book Award 2017 in the older readers category!

This is incredibly special to me, for several reasons: first, and most importantly, because this award is entirely voted for by children, and so that means that lots of you have already said how much you like it! If you did vote, thank you so much – you’ve made me very happy.

It’s also wonderful, because Mistletoe and Murder was one of my favourite books to write so far. I love its story, and I am so proud of it – but, because it’s a sequel, it isn’t usually eligible for awards. This was a big surprise, and a very nice one!

Voting is open now, and it will close on the 12th of May. If you’d like to vote, go here – Mistletoe and Murder is up against two other great books, but if you do decide to vote for it I would be really pleased!

Thank you so much to the Federation of Children’s Book Groups, and to Toppsta – they’ve made my month!

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