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Children's book of the year 2002

This is the 16th year of this unique award where young people do all the judging.

You can read reviews of the winning book and of all the shortlisted titles. There is also a selection of reviews of other nominated titles.

Since 1987 the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year has seen thousands of pupils from Lancashire High Schools read over 1200 books. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the University of Central Lancashire, the award will continue to put new books into schools to encourage Lancashire school children to read widely.

"The University of Central Lancashire is delighted to sponsor the Lancashire Children's Book Award. Reading is not only a lifelong pleasure: it unlocks our capacity for imagination and understanding. As a university dedicated to lifelong learning, we are pleased to be associated with an Award that encourages enthusiasm for reading and critical judgement in equal measure" Malcolm McVicar, Vice-Chancellor.