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The organisers of the Carnegie medal for children’s literature, published a top ten list last week and it has caused quite a furore amongst some critics. Top of the list was David Almond’s Skelig written in 1998. Indeed six of the ten were written in the last thirty years or so with three of the rest dating from the 30s and 50s. J K Rowling with her popular Harry Potter was nowhere to be seen, neither was Enid Blyton. No doubt the innocent adventures of the Famous Five were far too tame for today’s young readers. Melvin Burgess’ Junk, a tale of teenage pregnancy, alcoholism, drug abuse and prostitution no doubt appeals more, although its place at number two, raised a few eyebrows. You, the public can vote online and say whether the experts have got it right and the results will be announced in June at the British Library.

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