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2006 Finalists - Children's literature (text)

:: 2006 home page

:: GGLA main page

:: Winners


Finalists:
:: Fiction
:: Poetry
:: Drama
:: Nonfiction
:: Children's text
:: Children's illustration
:: Translation

:: Winners news release (includes French-language fwinners info)
:: Finalists news release (includes French-language finalists info)

:: Juries

André Alexis, Toronto, for Ingrid and the Wolf
(Tundra Books; distributed by Random House of Canada) (ISBN 0-88776-691-9)

With the skill of a master storyteller, André Alexis takes us into a tale both contemporary and mythic, following young Ingrid from Toronto into the magic of her Hungarian past. Alexis frames this tale with poetic simplicity and powerful symbols of betrayal, compassion and trust.

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William Gilkerson, Mahone Bay (NS), for Pirate’s Passage, illustrated by the author (Trumpeter Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Shambhala Publications; distributed by Random House of Canada) (ISBN 1-59030-247-8)

A palimpsest upon Treasure Island, William Gilkerson’s beguiling creation, Pirate’s Passage, has everything: irresistible characters, richly textured history, humour, suspense and adventure. Recalling the glory days of classic children’s literature, this novel will be read by readers of all generations.

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Glen Huser, Edmonton, for Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen
(Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press; distributed by HarperCollins Canada) (ISBN 0-88899-732-9, (bound) / 0-88899-733-7, (paper))

In Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen, Glen Huser alternates deftly between two smart, funny narrators who set out on a most unusual road trip. This rollicking and irreverent story stands out for its remarkably light touch and generosity of spirit.

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Teresa Toten, Toronto, for Me and the Blondes
(Puffin Canada, an imprint of Penguin Group (Canada); distributed by the publisher) (ISBN 0-14-305307-8)

In Me and the Blondes, Teresa Toten has created an ideal work of comic fiction. Sophie Kandinsky, the irrepressibly hilarious narrator, has a life filled with outrageous characters. Her all-too-human struggles  make readers, young and old, laugh as they cheer her on.

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Budge Wilson, Halifax, for Friendships
(Puffin Canada, an imprint of Penguin Group (Canada); distributed by the publisher) (ISBN 0-14-301766-7)

In this stellar short story collection, Budge Wilson explores the theme of friendship from unique angles, digging deep under the emotional skin of her characters. The result is a touching and often hilarious collection that never takes the easy road, celebrating friendship in all its complexity and fullness.

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