Win a Selection of Books from the Ultimate List of 100 Books to Read Before You’re 14
Booktrust has announced the definitive list of 100 books to read before you’re 14 – and to celebrate they have asked us at The Ana Mum Diary to giveaway five books from the list.
Drawing from over 90 years’ experience recommending children’s books; Booktrust experts selected the final 100 from an initial list of 500 books and are now asking everyone to join the debate and vote online for their favourites on the list (www.booktrust.org.uk/cbw). The nation’s top books will be announced on November 25th so pick up a book, get reading and tell Booktrust what you think!
Booktrust are giving you the chance to win five books from the list in the 12-14 year age range from the eclectic mix of traditional classics and modern greats that Booktrust believe are must-reads to fire children’s imaginations and turn them into life-long readers.
To be in with a chance of winning 1 of these fantastic books, all you have to do to enter is :
1. From the List above, which is your, or your child’s favourite book?.
2. Follow me on Twitter @gidders1
Just let me know in the comments below that you have done this.
Terms and Conditions:
- This prize draw will be drawn at random, and is open to UK residents aged 16 or over. 1 BOOK PER WINNER
- Up to 2 entries per person. Both are compulsory methods of entry.
- The Ana Mum Diary and ‘Booktrust’ retain the right to change the competition if necessary.
- The prize will be sent to you directly from Booktrust, and they are responsible for the fulfilment of the prize. It is not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
- If the winner does not contact me within one week, I will redraw another winner at random.
- Entries must be received by 11.59 pm on 1st November.
- A winner will be chosen at random and notified by email on the 2nd November.
Matilda by Roald Dahl
My 16 year old, 11 year old and I have all recently enjoyed reading Noughts and Crosses, one after the other! It’s led to many an interesting discussion over dinner. Well recommended.
Both my kids and me loved dear zoo – I remember it from when I was younger too – fab book!
I follow on twitter as @ashlallan
the jolly postman
following on twitter @AimeeSwift1
Stig Of The Dump was a favourite of mine when I was younger, remember reading it together as a class with everyone taking turns to read a bit. Great competition, thanks.
Have followed on twitter as @winningaway
hairy maclarey from donaldsons dairy always raises a smile its brilliant
the lion the witch and the wardrobe is our fave! (following on twitter @thebeesleybuzz / @rebeccabeesley
The Arrival by Shaun Tan is my favourite, I really love his illustrations! Well worth a look at any of his work even with no child to entertain! I’m already following you on twitter @WrightyH
Thanks!
Where’s Spot?
following on Twitter @freyerj
Roald Dahl – Matilda
@MorningPostie
Matilda = roald dahl
The Enchanted Wood, my son loves it too!
I follow on twitter @annieanna24
The Hunget Games, really enjoyed this book. x
I follow you on twitter – @wkdjojo
From that list, I’d say Stormbreaker.
However, my son loves the Inheritance Cycle books by Christopher Paolini (which I couldn’t see on the list)
The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
I follow on Twitter
The Ruby in the Smoke
The Hunger games
followed on twitter
The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
@webkinny following x
fave book from the list is winnie the pooh and im following on twitter (@theplayroomblog)
The snowman (I believe that’s one of the top 100 for under 5’s) it’s such a timeless classic! I follow you on twitter already 🙂
The Hunger Games
The Winner has been randomly chosen dur dur duuuur….Aly plus 2 plus 4 Congrats Aly, I shall be in touch! Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary)
p.s If you want to enter another giveaway, I am now giving away a Dolls House, see the link below.