The Song from Somewhere Else
| First published | November 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Novella |
Synopsis
"Frank doesn't know how to feel when Nick Underbridge rescues her from bullies one afternoon. No one likes Nick. He's big, he's weird and he smells - or so everyone in Frank's class thinks. And yet, there's something nice about Nick's house. There's strange music playing there, and it feels light and good and makes Frank feel happy for the first time in forever. But there's more to Nick, and to his house, than meets the eye, and soon Frank realises she isn't the only one keeping secrets. Or the only one who needs help ..." (toppsta.com)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carnegie Medal for Writing | Carnegie Medal | Nominee/Finalist |
| 2018 | Mythopoeic Award | Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature | Nominee/Finalist |
Publications (7)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2016 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury Children's Books (UK) | Chapbook | |
| November 2016 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury Children's Books (UK) | Chapbook | |
| November 2016 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury USA Children's Books | Chapbook | |
| July 2017 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury USA Children's Books | Chapbook | |
| July 2017 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury USA Children's Books | Chapbook | |
| November 2017 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Bloomsbury Children's Books (UK) | Chapbook | |
| July 2018 | The Song from Somewhere Else | Turtleback Books | Chapbook |