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Shortlisted books
The 2009 Royal Mail Awards shortlist is as follows:
Early Years 0-7 years
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Listen to our interview with the Early Years Shortlisted Authors
Read our Q&A with the shortlisted authors
Younger Readers 8-11 years
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Listen to our interview with the Younger Readers Shortlisted Authors
Read our Q&A with the shortlisted authors
Older Readers 12-16 years
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Many other fantastic books weren't quite lucky enough to make it onto the shortlist. Check out our list of Royal Mail Award recommended reads.
Listen to our interview with the Older Readers Shortlisted Authors
Read our Q&A with the shortlisted authors
Read our guest blog: Amy from George Heriot's School on helping select the Royal Mail Awards shortlist 2009
Read more about all our previous winners and shortlisted books.
Ordering copies of shortlisted books
Copies of shortlisted books can be ordered at 20% discount directly from:
Scotia and Chameleon Books
17 Register Road
Kilsyth
G65 0DS
Tel: 01236 826041
Fax: 01236 826031
Email: info@scotiandchameleon.com
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