Children's Book
Winner:
- Linda Newbery, Set in Stone
Shortlist:
- David Almond, Clay
- Julia Golding, The Diamond of Drury Lane
- Meg Rosoff, Just in Case
Read more about this topic: 2006 Costa Book Awards
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