We are over the moon to announce that Anna Fargher’s debut middle grade, The Umbrella Mouse, which was published in May by Macmillan, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award, one of only three to be chosen in the Fiction category.
The awards, in partnership with BookTrust, aim to celebrate the best children’s books for families to share together. The awards are now in their sixth year, and the 2019 winners will be announced on 28th August.
All of the shortlisted titles will be promoted in Sainsbury’s stores across the country.
Since release only three months ago The Umbrella Mouse, a heart-stopping adventure drawing on the true stories of animals caught in the conflict of WWII, has been made Waterstones Book of the Month and received glowing praise.
“An ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel.”, Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse
“A spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes.” Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk
“Move over War Horse. . . [an] enchanting first novel . . . beautifully written.” Telegraph
“Brims with courage, friendship and adventure.” Bookseller
“The wartime background is vivid and completely convincing and Pip and her animal comrades are beguiling characters. Original adventure from an exciting new author.” Lovereading4kids
We wish Anna, and the little mouse Pip, all the best of luck at the awards ceremony at the end of August!
