Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction
The Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction is for books with an implied readership up to the age of fourteen. Books may be fiction, graphic novels or illustrated fiction that fit the genre of historical fiction. The Judges assessed each entry as a work that will increase the understanding and appreciation of history by children, meets the criteria for this genre and is a work of literary merit.
The result is a wonderful list of splendid stories for children. Each of these has been lovingly crafted by a master storyteller. Themes covered the whole gamut of human experience, often in moments of crisis or extreme stress. Tension and excitement was leavened by strong family love, by friendship, humour, resilience and love above and beyond the norm.
Our Award Winners - Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction
Augustin and the Hot Air Balloon
By David Metzenthen
- Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction in 2023 - Longlisted
Augustin is a poor boy who lives in a barn. Celine is a rich girl who lives in a mighty palace.
Tulips for Breakfast
By Catherine Bauer
- Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction in 2023 - Longlisted
As Hitler’s reign tightens on Amsterdam, Lena feels the door to her life closing. There are officers swarming every corner, and they’re out for blood. As the days drag on endlessly, one thing becomes clear:..