The Canadian Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for this year’s Libris Awards, which recognize literary achievement as well as behind-the-scenes contributions in the book industry, as voted on by independent booksellers. Tundra would like to congratulate Shane Peacock on his nomination!
The Dragon Turn
The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His 5th Case
Written by Shane Peacock
Hardcover | 240 Pages | Ages 10-14
ISBN: 978-1-77049-231-8
eBook: 978-1-77049-273-8
“…Shane Peacock takes his readers through a plethora of underground passages, secret tunnels and chambers, as well as mazes of late Victorian London streets, replete with fantastic villains, stumbling police detectives, and even a dragon…. The experienced reader will enjoy allusions to Doyle’s original text….” – SDSU Children’s Literature Reviews
Congratulations to the other Young Reader nominees:
- I Am Canada: Deadly Voyage by Hugh Brewster
- This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel
This year’s awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, June 3, at the Toronto Congress Centre. Our fingers are crossed!