LibGuides: Christy Awards: Young Adult (2007-)

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The Christy Awards

Young Adult

2020-2029

WINNER: The Means That Make Us Strangers by Christine Kindberg

The Means That Make Us Strangers by Kindberg, Christine
Call Number: YA F KIN-C (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781797761350
Publication Date: 2019-07-10
After fourteen years in rural Ethiopia, 1964 finds sixteen-year-old Adelaide and her family moving back to Greenville, South Carolina, where Adelaide finds friendships, thoughts of her own future as well as larger social issues add to life's complexity.

FINALISTS:

The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
The Winter King by Christine Cohen

The Piper's Pursuit by Dickerson, Melanie
Call Number: YA F DIC-M (Young Adult Fiction)
ISBN: 9780785228141
Publication Date: 2019-12-03
In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina reluctantly allies with the handsome but brash Steffan to protect herself and her city from formidable dangers--missing children, hordes of rats, a marauding beast, and her devious stepfather, the town's mayor.
The Piper's Pursuit [Streaming Audiobook] by Dickerson, Melanie
Call Number: YA F DIC-M Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780785228325
Publication Date: 2019

WINNER: Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez

Mortal Sight by Fernandez-Rhoads, Sandra
Call Number: YA F FER-S C1 (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781621841203
Publication Date: 2020-04-14
Seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe wants a normal life; one where she and her mom can stop skipping town every time a disturbing vision strikes. But when a girl she knows is murdered by a monster she can't explain, Cera's world turns upside down. Suddenly thrown into an ancient supernatural battle, Cera discovers she's not alone in her gifting and vows to use her visions to save lives. But why does John Milton's poem Paradise Lost keep interrupting her thoughts? In a race against time and a war against unearthly creatures, will decoding messages embedded in the works of classic literature be enough to stop the bloodshed and protect those she loves?

FINALISTS:

Dust by Kara Swanson
Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann

Dust (Heirs of Neverland #1) by Kara Swanson
Call Number: YA F SWA-K H1 (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781621841265
Publication Date: 2020-07-21
The truth about Neverland is far more dangerous than a fairy tale. Claire Kenton believes the world is too dark for magic to be real--since her twin brother was stolen away as a child. Now Claire's desperate search points to London... and a boy who shouldn't exist. Peter Pan is having a beastly time getting back to Neverland. Grounded in London and hunted by his own Lost Boys, Peter searches for the last hope of restoring his crumbling island: a lass with magic in her veins. The girl who fears her own destiny is on a collision course with the boy who never wanted to grow up. The truth behind this fairy tale is about to unravel everything Claire thought she knew about Peter Pan--and herself.

Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann
Call Number: YA F KAU-LB (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9780593125816
Publication Date: 2021-02-09
In the years preceding the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, young Esther's greatest worry is that she will be forced to marry against her will but soon, she faces famine, seige, and slavery.

WINNER: Shadow by Kara Swanson

Shadow (Heirs of Neverland #2) by Kara Swanson
Call Number: YA F SWA-K H2 (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781621841739
Publication Date: 2021-07-13
Peter Pan has crash-landed back on Neverland, desperate to rescue Claire and the fractured Lost Boys. But this is not the island he remembers, and Peter must unravel what truly tore his dreamland apart. Claire Kenton is chained to a pirate ship, watching the wreckage of Neverland rocked by tempests. Her brother Connor is every bit as shattered as the island. Claire may have pixie dust flowing in her veins, but the light of Neverland is flickering dangerously close to going out forever. To rescue Neverland from the inescapable shadow, the boy who never grew up and the girl who grew up too fast will have to sacrifice the only thing they have left: each other.

FINALISTS:

A Gentle Tyranny by Jess Corban
Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

A Gentle Tyranny (Nede rising #1) by Jess Corban
Call Number: FIC CORBA JES N1 (Adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781496448330
Publication Date: 2021-04-06
With men safely gentled in a worldwide Liberation, the matriarchy of Nedé has risen from the ashes. Reina Pierce has never given a thought to the Brutes of old. Itching to escape her mother's finca, and desperate to keep her training and forbidden friendship a secret. Her greatest worry is which Destiny she'll choose at her next birthday. When she is selected as a candidate for the Succession instead, competing to become Nedé's ninth Matriarch, she discovers their Eden has come at a cost she is not sure she is willing to pay.
Realms of Light (Colliding line #2) by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads
Call Number: YA F FER-S C2 (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781621841647
Publication Date: 2021-04-13
On the run from the brutal Sage and his army of Legions and Cormorants, seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe knows the only place strong enough to protect her is the Alliance Council Estate. Cera's introduction to the Estate is far from welcoming. As a Blight, her dueling powers of light and darkness make her a half-breed threat to the Alliance's sacred powers. Cera's ability to decipher hidden messages in classical artwork buys her shelter temporarily, but the clock is ticking as she's faced with a daunting choice that could cost her everything.

WINNER: This Dreamer by Sara Watterson

This Dreamer (Chronicles of the marked #1) by Sara Watterson
Call Number: YA F WAT-S C1
ISBN: 9798985747423
Publication Date: 2022-05-03
Evie, a Watcher, grows restless observing mortals from the safety of her desk in the Control Room. When a friend offers to smuggle her by portal into a booming metropolis in Sector Five, she jumps at the chance to see the world with mortal eyes. Secretly, though, she also hopes to observe Adan, the human Dreamer, in his natural habitat. But after her return, trouble awaits Evie in the Control Room. Not only did she take an unsanctioned trip to the ground, but Adan is missing. Worse still, her director believes she is to blame. Donning a human body and wielding a golden blade, Evie travels to the uncharted territory of Sector Six, where Gifted humans and immortals are forbidden, and where Adan has been located, to take care of the problem. As she unsuccessfully attempts to keep the human emotions at bay, she discovers that this intriguing boy was smuggled here for a reason, and perhaps the culprit—the Deceiver—is a threat to them all. A mix of fantasy, mystery, and romance inspired by Joseph and the coat of many colors.

FINALISTS:

Blood Secrets by Morgan L. Busse
The Whisperer's Wish by Janilise Lloyd
Wishtress by Nadine Brades
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella

Blood Secrets (Skyworld #2) by Morgan L. Busse
Call Number: YA F BUS-ML S2
ISBN: 9798886050004
Publication Date: 2022-08-09
Not everyone wants to see the world saved . . . Time is running out. Cities are being engulfed in the Mist and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Theo believes he has found a way to stop mankind from Turning, but he doesn't know how to alter Cass's unique blood into a cure. Or if it can even be done. Meanwhile, Cass struggles with the idea that she is possibly the savior of the world--a world she is not sure is worth saving. From the Winchester manse to the steel city of Decadenn, there is something more chasing Cass than the House of Lords or the masked man who can walk in the Mist. Soon she must decide if she will use her blood to save mankind or let those who only care about themselves perish.
The Whisperer's Wish by Janilise Lloyd
Call Number: YA F LLO-J
ISBN: 9781649172785
Publication Date: 2023-03-21
For sixteen years, Laurelin Moore has been keeping a secret. She is a whisperer, and she knows that to reveal her gift now is a dangerous risk. Past whisperers have been exploited for their power. But Ausland's queen is dead and acknowledging her magic is her only chance at becoming a Rook in the Pentax--a competition that will decide the kingdom's next ruler. Laurelin isn't in it for the crown, though. She's after the wish that will be granted to the victor. A wish that would save her dying brother, Pippin. But there are dangerous undercurrents to the competition, and Laurelin finds herself at the center of it. She begins to search for answers and discovers a secret with the potential to shatter the entire kingdom.
Wishtress by Nadine Brandes
Call Number: YA F BRA-N
ISBN: 9780785264002
Publication Date: 2022-09-13
Myrthe, a girl who can create wishes, teams up with Bastiaan, a boy who can stop time, to break a curse that will bring on her death with the next tear she sheds.
The Wonderland Trials (Curious realities #1) by Sara Ella
Call Number: YA F ELL-S C1
ISBN: 9781621842149
Publication Date: 2022-07-12
All Alice Liddell wants is to escape her Normal life in Oxford and find the parents who abandoned her ten years ago. But she gets more than she bargained for when her older sister Charlotte is arrested for having the infamous Wonder Gene--the key to unlocking the curious Wonderland Reality. Soon, Alice receives a rather cryptic invitation to play for Team Heart in this year's annual--and often deadly--Wonderland Trials. Now she has less than twenty-four hours to find her way into Wonderland where nothing is impossible . . . or what it seems. The stakes are raised when she discovers players go missing during the Trials each year. Will she and her team solve the clues and find the missing players? Or will betrayal and distrust win, leaving Alice alone in a world of her own? Follow the White Rabbit into this topsy-turvy fantasy where players become prey, a sip of the wrong tea might as well be poison, and a queen's ways do not always lead one where they ought to go.

2010-2019

WINNER: North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson

North! or Be Eaten [E-Book] (Wingfeather saga #2) by Andrew Peterson
Call Number: YA F PET-A W2 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780307446664
Publication Date: 2009
Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they're really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory. But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart. Janner and his siblings must learn the hard way that the love of a family is more important than anything else. Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, North! Or Be Eaten is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning.
North! or Be Eaten [Streaming audiobook] by Andrew Peterson; Peter Sandon
Call Number: YA F PET-A W2 Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9781633892729
Publication Date: 2015-05-01

FINALISTS:

Beautiful by Cindy Martinusen
The Blue Umbrella by Mike Mason

The Blue Umbrella [E-Book] (Blue umbrella series #1) by Mike Mason
Call Number: YA F MAS-M B1 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780781403559
Publication Date: 2009-10-01
When Zac Sparks's mother dies, he's sent to live in Five Corners with his cruel old Aunties. It isn't long before Zac knows something strange is going on. Five Corners is populated with weird characters—a midget butler, a girl who doesn't speak, a blind balloon seller, a mysterious singer, and the Aunties' father, Dada. Zac's first encounter with Dada is so terrifying that he faints dead away. The one bright spot is Sky Porter, a friendly soul who encourages Zac and shows him kindness. But Sky isn't what he seems either, and when Zac learns Sky's amazing secret he sees that this wonderful man may have a very dark side as well. Discovering that Dada is an evil magician who is intent on stealing the ultimate treasure, Zac knows that many lives are at stake, including his own.

WINNER: Motorcycles, Sushi, and One Strange Book by Nancy Rue

FINALISTS:

The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers
The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson

The Healer's Apprentice [streaming audiobook] (Hagenheim #1) by Melanie Dickerson
Call Number: YA F DIC-M H1 Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780310757795
Publication Date: 2015-10-06
A realistic, fast-paced reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale full of royalty, romance, and danger. This masterful combination of love and heartbreak - combined with the novel’s surprise ending - is everything fans of fantasy, historical, and medieval fiction yearn for. Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter’s daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her - a bloated, disgusting merchant who makes Rose feel ill. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she’s never felt before and wonders if he feels the same. But falling in love is forbidden, as Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose’s life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny.

WINNER: Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren

Waterfall [E-Book] (River of time #1) by Lisa T. Bergren
Call Number: YA F BER-LT R1 Ebook (OverDrive)
Publication Date: 2011
Gabriella has never spent a summer in Italy like this one. Remaining means giving up all she's known and loved . . . and leaving means forfeiting what she's come to know--and love itself.
Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the Bentarrini sisters have spent every summer of their lives with their parents, famed Etruscan scholars, among the romantic hills. In Book One of the River of Time series, Gabi and Lia are stuck among the rubble of medieval castles in rural Tuscany on yet another hot, boring, and dusty archeological site . . . until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy. And worse yet, in the middle of a fierce battle between knights of two opposing forces. And thus she comes to be rescued by the knight-prince Marcello Falassi, who takes her back to his father's castle--a castle Gabi has seen in ruins in another life. Suddenly Gabi's summer in Italy is much, much more interesting. But what do you do when your knight in shining armor lives, literally, in a different world?

FINALISTS:

How Huge the Night by Heather Munn and Lydia Munn
The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

The Merchant's Daughter [Streaming audiobook] (Hagenheim #2) by Melanie Dickerson
Call Number: YA F DIC-M H2 Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780310757870
Publication Date: 2015-10-13
An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff - a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff's vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.

WINNER: Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank

Child of the Mountains [E-Book] by Marilyn Sue Shank
Call Number: YA F SHA-MS (Young adult fiction)
ISBN: 9780375989292
Publication Date: 2012
Growing up poor in 1953 in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia doesn't bother Lydia Hawkins. She treasures her tight-knit family. There's her loving mama, now widowed; her whip-smart younger brother, BJ, who has cystic fibrosis; and wise old Gran. But everything falls apart after Gran and BJ die and mama is jailed unjustly. Suddenly Lydia has lost all those dearest to her. Moving to a coal camp to live with her uncle William and aunt Ethel Mae only makes Lydia feel more alone. She is ridiculed at her new school for her outgrown homemade clothes and the way she talks, and for what the kids believe her mama did. And to make matters worse, she discovers that her uncle has been keeping a family secret--about her.If only Lydia, with her resilient spirit and determination, could find a way to clear her mother's name.

FINALISTS:

Failstate by John W. Otte
Interrupted : a Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker

No award

WINNER: Storm Siren by Mary Weber

FINALISTS:

Failstate : Nemesis by John W. Otte
This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof

WINNER: The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker

The Choosing [E-Book] (Seer #1) by Rachelle Dekker
Call Number: FIC DEKKE RAC S1 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9781496406842
Publication Date: 2015-05-19
Like all citizens since the Ruining, Carrington Hale knows the importance of this day. But she never expected the moment she’d spent a lifetime preparing for—her Choosing ceremony—to end in disaster. Ripped from her family, she’ll spend her days serving as a Lint, the lowest level of society. She knows it’s her duty to follow the true way of the Authority. But as Carrington begins this nightmare, rumors of rebellion rattle her beliefs. Though the whispers contradict everything she’s been told, they resonate deep within. Then Carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life she’s always dreamed of, yet she can’t shake the feeling that it may be an illusion. With a killer targeting Lints and corruption threatening the highest levels of the Authority, Carrington must uncover the truth before it destroys her.

FINALISTS:

Rebel by R. J. Anderson
To Get to You by Joanne Bischof

WINNER: The Silent Songbird by Melanie Dickerson

The Silent Songbird [E-Book] (Fairy Tale Romance #7) by Melanie Dickerson
Call Number: YA F DIC-M F7 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780718026585
Publication Date: 2016-11-08
Desperate to flee a political marriage to her cousin King Richard II’s closest advisor, Lord Shiveley—a man twice her age with shadowy motives—Evangeline runs away and joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village. Pretending to be mute, she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any hope that love could grow between them. More than Evangeline’s future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that threatens England’s monarchy.Should she give herself up to protect the only person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to steal his throne?
The Silent Songbird [Streaming audiobook] (Fairy Tale Romance #7) by Melanie Dickerson
Call Number: YA F DIC-M F7 Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780718092498
Publication Date: 2016

FINALISTS:

If You're Gone by Brittany Goodwin
Unblemished by Sara Ella

Unblemished (Unblemished trilogy #1) by Sara Ella
Call Number: YA F ELL-S U1 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780718081027
Publication Date: 2016-10-11
Eliyana is used to the shadows. With a birthmark covering half her face, she just hopes to graduate high school unscathed. That is, until Joshua hops a fence and changes her perspective. No one, aside from her mother, has ever treated her like he does: normal. Maybe even beautiful. Because of Joshua, Eliyana finally begins to believe she could be loved. But one night her mother doesn't come home, and that's when everything gets weird. Now Joshua is her new, and rather reluctant, legal guardian. Add a hooded stalker and a Central Park battle to the mix and you've gone from weird to otherworldly. Eliyana soon finds herself in a world much larger and more complicated than she's ever known. A world enslaved by a powerful and vile man. And Eliyana holds the answer to defeating him. How can an ordinary girl, a blemished girl, become a savior when she can't even save herself?

WINNER: The Delusion by Laura Gallier

FINALISTS:

Last Summer at Eden by Christina Hergenrader
Unraveling by Sara Ella

WINNER: The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

The Warrior Maiden by Dickerson, Melanie
Call Number: YA F DIC-M (Young Adult Fiction)
ISBN: 9780718074777
Publication Date: 2019-02-05
From author Melanie Dickerson comes a fresh reimagining of the classic Mulan tale. Mulan isn't afraid to pretend to be a son and assume her father's soldier duties in war. But what happens when the handsome son of a duke discovers her secret? Mulan is trying to resign herself to marrying the village butcher for the good of her family, but her adventurous spirit just can't stand the thought. At the last minute, she pretends to be the son her father never had, assumes his duties as a soldier, and rides off to join the fight to protect the castle of her liege lord's ally from the besieging Teutonic Knights. Wolfgang and his brother Steffan leave Hagenheim with several other soldiers to help their father's ally in Poland. When they arrive, Wolfgang is exasperated by the young soldier Mikolai who seems to either always be one step away from disaster . . . or showing Wolfgang up in embarrassing ways. When Wolfgang discovers his former rival and reluctant friend Mikolai is actually a girl, he is determined to protect her. But battle is a dangerous place where anything can happen--and usually does. When Mulan receives word that her mother has been accused of practicing witchcraft through her healing herbs and skills, Mulan's only thought is of defending her. Will she be able to trust Wolfgang to help? Or will sacrificing her own life be the only way to save her mother?
The Warrior Maiden [Streaming Audiobook] by Dickerson, Melanie
Call Number: YA F DIC-M Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780718074852
Publication Date: 2019

FINALISTS:

The Crescent Stone by Matt Mikalatos
Fawkes by Nadine Brandes

The Crescent Stone (Sunlit lands #1) by Mikalatos, Matt
Call Number: FIC MIKAL MAT S1 (Adult fiction)
ISBN: 9781496431707
Publication Date: 2018-08-07
When Madeline, a teen with terminal lung disease, accepts healing in exchange for a year of service in the Sunlit Lands, she and her friend Jason enjoy being privileged members of Elenil society, until they learn that magic carries a high price.

2007-2009

WINNER: William Henry is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke

FINALISTS:

Bad Idea by Todd Hafer and Jedd Hafer
The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers

WINNER: Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson

FINALISTS:

In Between by Jenny B. Jones
Maggie Come Lately by Michelle Buckman

WINNER: I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires by Cathy Gohlke

FINALISTS:

The Fruit of My Lipstick by Shelley Adina
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness [E-Book] (Wingfeather saga #1) by Andrew Peterson
Call Number: YA F PET-A W1 Ebook (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9780307446657
Publication Date: 2008
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness [streaming audiobook] (Wingfeather saga #1) by Andrew Peterson; Peter Sandon (Narrated by)
Call Number: YA F PET-A W1 Audiobk (OverDrive)
ISBN: 9781608143290
Publication Date: 2008-03-25

Christy Awards

Title Box

2020-2029

WINNER: The Means That Make Us Strangers by Christine Kindberg

FINALISTS:

The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson

The Winter King by Christine Cohen

WINNER: Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez

FINALISTS:

Dust by Kara Swanson

Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann

WINNER: Shadow by Kara Swanson

FINALISTS:

A Gentle Tyranny by Jess Corban

Realms of Light by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

WINNER: This Dreamer by Sara Watterson

FINALISTS:

Blood Secrets by Morgan L. Busse

The Whisperer's Wish by Janilise Lloyd

Wishtress by Nadine Brades

The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella

2010-2019

WINNER: North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson

FINALISTS:

Beautiful by Cindy Martinusen

The Blue Umbrella by Mike Mason

WINNER: Motorcycles, Sushi, and One Strange Book by Nancy Rue

FINALISTS:

The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers

The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson

WINNER: Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren

FINALISTS:

How Huge the Night by Heather Munn and Lydia Munn

The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

WINNER: Child of the Mountains by Marilyn Sue Shank

FINALISTS:

Failstate by John W. Otte

Interrupted : a Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker

No award

WINNER: Storm Siren by Mary Weber

FINALISTS:

Failstate : Nemesis by John W. Otte

This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof

WINNER: The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker

FINALISTS:

Rebel by R. J. Anderson

To Get to You by Joanne Bischof

WINNER: The Silent Songbird by Melanie Dickerson

FINALISTS:

If You're Gone by Brittany Goodwin

Unblemished by Sara Ella

WINNER: The Delusion by Laura Gallier

FINALISTS:

Last Summer at Eden by Christina Hergenrader

Unraveling by Sara Ella

WINNER: The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

FINALISTS:

The Crescent Stone by Matt Mikalatos

Fawkes by Nadine Brandes

2007-2009

WINNER: William Henry is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke

FINALISTS:

Bad Idea by Todd Hafer and Jedd Hafer

The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers

WINNER: Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson

FINALISTS:

In Between by Jenny B. Jones

Maggie Come Lately by Michelle Buckman

WINNER: I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires by Cathy Gohlke

FINALISTS:

The Fruit of My Lipstick by Shelley Adina

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson