Ananda’s book, Merrow has been shortlisted in the Aurealis Awards 2010, in the Young Adult Novel category .
The Aurealis judges said the quality of entries this year was exceptional, so for Ananda to make the finals is an outstanding achievement.
The winner will be announced 21st May, 2011.
For more information on the Aurealis Awards visit www.aurealisawards.com
To buy a copy visit the black dog website or enquire at your local bookshop.
Merrow by Ananda Braxton-Smith
Click on the book image to read a sample chapter.
‘Braxton-Smith has created a tale of exceptional beauty.’
– Buzzwords, 2010
‘This is a book to become immersed in.’
– Mike Shuttleworth, Centre for Youth Literature
‘Merrow perfectly captures the rocky, chaotic journey that coming of age can be.’
– Fiction Focus
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Congratulations to Ananda. That’s fantastic news! 🙂