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A Spoonful of
Jam Awards
Book Trust's Guide to the 100 Best books of the Year - 1999
"Set in London in 1947, this is a beautiful story about 12 year old Elsie, a misfit scholarship student at the girl's grammar school. To avoid a gang of bullies during the summer holidays, she eagerly accepts a role in a play at the local theatre. Friendship, family life and childhood insecurities are explored with warmth, humour and understanding."
Number Three in the Irish Best-seller list - 1998
Shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year Award - 2000
"…the best book for children I have read in a long time &endash; a book that should be promoted to all &endash; young and old alike &endash; in fact many war children will be able to associate with the family life. It is a book I will be promoting as far as family literacy goes. A book for everyone.…there is humour and pathos on every page. Sometimes I was unsure whether to laugh or cry. The book is a definite triumph for Michelle &endash; an award winner if ever there was one."
Sheila Burns