So pleased to see Shadow creatures nominated @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026, (and three other Zephyr titles)

Many thanks @hatchards.bsky.social Kings Cross for warm welcome and lovely table display for Shadow Creatures

Thrilled that Shadow Creartures has WON the @histassoc.bsky.social Young Quills award in the 11-13 category. Warm thanks to the judges, team @zephyrbooks.bsky.social and all the young readers who put the book on the shortlist.

THRILLED Shadow Creatures has been shortlisted for
The Historical Association
@histassoc.bsky.social Young Quills Book Award, along with Fellow @zephyrbooks.bsky.social author Annelise Gray and many other fantastic writers.

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will donate 10% to
@booktrust.org.uk
and
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'Tense, evocative and compelling.' Guardian

'Vital gripping tale...Beautifully written.' Telegraph

One of The Spectator's Children's books of the year

Available: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shadow-cr...