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History
The Australian Christian Book of the Year Award is given to an original work written by an Australian citizen normally resident in Australia, and published by an Australian publisher.
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 1995
winner y
The Burnt Stick
Ringwood
London
New York (City)
:
Viking
,
1994
Z571934
1994
single work
novella
young adult
(taught in 1 units)
The story of John Jagamarra, who was taken from his mother and grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal Children.
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Year: 1994
winner y
Martin's Mountain
Adelaide
:
Lutheran Publishing House
,
1993
Z969070
1993
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Martin is enjoying life on the family farm, helping his father, when one day disaster strikes. He then has to face new challenges and accept new responsibilities. At times the mountain looming ahead seems steep and forbidding, but in the end, together with his family, he finds the strength and the faith to conquer it.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Year: 1993
winner y
Toby's Riddle and Other Stories
Sutherland
:
Albatross Books
,
1992
Z840958
1992
selected work
children's fiction
children's
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Year: 1992
joint winner y
Tomb Travellers : Beyond the Gateways and Guardians of Egypt's Underworld
Sutherland
:
Albatross Books
,
1991
Z548995
1991
single work
novel
young adult
fantasy
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Year: 1991
joint winner y
Inigo, the Adventures of a Saint
Brunswick
:
David Lovell Publishing
,
1991
Z969078
1991
single work
children's fiction
children's
winner y
Yonderbeyonder
Sydney
:
Hodder and Stoughton
,
1990
Z846959
1990
single work
children's fiction
children's
fantasy
