Posted by Harvey on April 21, 2010 at 2:32 pm
It was announced last night that Jasper Jones has been shortlisted for Australia’s oldest and most prestigious literary prize, the Miles Franklin Award.
From the judges’ comments: ‘This is first-class fiction from one of Australia’s younger writers - a feisty Babushka doll of a novel that delves into serious issues with a deceptively light touch but deep intent. Its world and characters linger in the imagination long after the reading is over.’
Craig Silvey is currently in the UK to promote the publication of Jasper Jones on the 29th April.
