Children's Book
Winner:
- Jamila Gavin, Coram Boy
Shortlist:
- David Almond, Heaven Eyes
- Kevin Crossley-Holland, The Seeing Stone
- Adéle Geras, Troy
Read more about this topic: 2000 Whitbread Awards
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