The Carnegie and Greenaway Medals are awarded by children's librarians for outstanding books for children and young people. The shortlist of titles for 2010 has just been released. For more information go to http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/.
Information on the Carnegie titles will be posted here each week, so look out for some great new reads.
ANDERSON, LAURIE HALSE CHAINS
Bloomsbury (Age range 11+)
ISBN: 9780747598077
As the Revolutionary War rages in 18th century America, Isabel and her sister Ruth are slaves, sold to a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons. Having lost their mother, Isabel vows to protect her younger sister and keep hold of the one important thing in their lives – hope.
A thrilling and page-turning novel that is extremely believable and well-constructed, giving fresh insights into the subject of slavery. Isabel is an outstanding character and the power of her spirit and self-belief is beautifully conveyed.
