Primary Award Winner 2019

Strange Objects by Freddie at Davidson's Mains Primary School - an entertaining story with lively and detailed illustrations and a strong environmental message - has won the Primary Award of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition, plus the Overall Award.

You can download the winning picture book, Strange Objects, via the link, below. The judge Steven Lenton said of Strange Objects, "The thought and detail in this book is phenomenal, there is something new to spot every time you read it and you really feel for the characters plight. A sophisticated blend of a moralistic, topical subject entertainingly presented." Davidson's Mains Primary School will now be visited by our judge, Steven Lenton, and will receive a special pack of books from Macmillan Children's Books. Congratulations, Freddie! 1st RUNNER UP The Life Changing Letter By Nadia, Zaria, Maryam C, Abram and Sum Blue Gate Fields Junior School Steven Lenton said, "I LOVED these illustrations and the photographs showing how you made them - what a fantastic team effort! A dramatic and important story to share, thank you." Prize: A Certificate and ten books for your school library. 2nd RUNNER UP Special Child By Ganesh Woodlands School Steven Lenton said, "Bold, colourful and life-affirming stuff - I could imagine this with even more pages and colours!" Prize: A Certificate and ten books for your school library. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you so much to all the children who entered this award! Here is the full shortlist for the Primary Award: The Little Explorer By Beech Class Petworth CE Primary School, Petworth Special Child By Ganesh Woodlands School The Tale of Tottle By Zoe, Anya and Millie Heathfield House School That's Not True By Courtney and Izzy Heathfield House School Food Fight By Phoebe and Murdo Heathfield House School I Quit By Golden Eagles Martin Wilson School The Life Changing Letter By Nafis, Zarin, Maryam C, Akram and Sum Blue Gate Fields Junior School Strange Objects By Freddie Blackman Davidson's Mains Primary School