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Libby Hathorn wins The Asher Award

December 8, 2017

Congrats to the legendary Libby Hathorn on winning the prestigious

Asher Award

for her picture book

A Soldier, a Dog and a Boy

Illustrated by Phil Lesnie, 

published by Hachette Australia, in hardback

for ages 7+

A young soldier far from home, a boy orphaned by war, and the stray dog that brings them together. A powerful story of the Somme.

Richly deserved - congrats again Libby! 

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