Children's Book
Winner:
- David Almond, The Fire-Eaters
Shortlist:
- Catherine Fisher, The Oracle
- Michael Morpurgo, Private Peaceful
- Jeanne Willis, Naked Without a Hat
Read more about this topic: 2003 Whitbread Awards
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