"Flo Of The Somme" wins award
"Flo Of The Somme" the children's book which honours the work of mercy dogs during World War 1 wins Historical Association's Young Quills Award 2016.
News
Young Quills Award 2016
People’s Book Prize 2016
Book signing Heligan, Cornwall
Flo of the Somme has been shortlisted for two awards
'Flo of the Somme' has been shortlisted by the Historical Association for their Young Quill's Award 2016 and nominated for the North Somerset Teacher's Book Award.
The Flood at Honey Pot Farm
Hilary's story, The Flood at Honey Pot Farm was broadcast on Radio 4 Extra on the 5th May. It tells the story of a dog from Poland who helps to rescue a stray lamb. In at 5'04.
Presenting awards
As a Patron of the Children's University, Hilary will be speaking and presenting awards on behalf of Lambeth at South Bank University on the 23rd June.
WW1 Centenary review for Flo of The Somme
Flo of the Somme is an absolutely stunning book: beautiful illustrations and a moving story told in a simple, meaningful way. The history of children’s literature tells us that young people are fascinated by stories of animals: and through the pages of this new book they will see the First World War in a very different way. I hope one day that it might inspire them to stand at Crucifix Corner, depicted in the book, look towards the dark mass of High Wood and imagine Flo there with them, and remember the millions of animals who were there because ‘they had no choice’.
Read the full review at WW1 Centenary
Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2015
The Poppies and Christmas Truce are shortlisted for 2016 awards
Where The Poppies Now Grow has been shortlisted for the Coventry Libraries Book Award 2016.
The Christmas Truce has been shortlisted is a finalist for The People's Book Prize 2016.