1987 Award Prize for Older Readers (Inaugural Award)

Deezle Boy

by Eleanor Spence
Collins Dove

A story of a boy has difficulties moving from one family to another. It realistically portrays adult limitations and is an adventurous, convincing story.

Commended

Dear Nana

by Kaylene Taylor, illustrated by Donna Rawlings
Collins Dove

Commended for its sensitivity.

A Rabbit Named Harris

by Nan Hunt, illustrated by Bettina Ogden
Collins

This story is about a positive relationship between a small boy and his grandfather.

Tucking Mother In

by Morag Loh, illustrated by Donna Rawlings
Scholastic

This picture book accurately depicts exhaustion in young mothers.

I am Susannah

by Libby Gleeson
Angus & Robertson

Commended for its account of a single parent family.