James Norcliffe

New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards Ceremony 2010

Fluffy clouds and high flying pastel balloons as table centrepieces set the ‘power of the imagination’ theme for this year’s New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 2010. It was an elegant setting with guests sitting around tables, but as always the warmth of the children’s literature community gave the event a friendly atmosphere.

JUNIOR FICTION FINALIST

The Loblolly Boy
James Norcliffe
Longacre Press
ISBN 978-1-877460-25-8 pb RRP $19.99
Target age 10+

It seems like the most marvellous gift Red could wish for – the chance to fly, to soar with the gulls high over the tall brick walls that have imprisoned him for so long. But this gift comes with a price.

In  this magical, mysterious story, Red’s adventure is like a chamber of mirrors at a carnival – a dazzling and breathtaking tale.