A FAVOURITE children's author will be named at a ceremony in Stockton.
Now in its 11th year, the town's Children's Book of the Year celebrates the best in children's fiction.
More than 750 nine to 12-year-olds from 24 primary, secondary and special schools have been reading the short-listed books and voting for their favourite, who will be revealed on Tuesday, at the Oakwood Centre, Eaglescliffe.
This year's contenders are:
* Blart, by Dominic Barker;
* The Howling Tower, by Michael Coleman;
* I Coriander, by Sally Gardner;
* The Secret Country, by Jane Johnson;
* The Dreamwalker's Child, by Steve Voake.
Jean O'Donnell, Stockton's member for arts, leisure and culture, said: "The event exposes children to inspiring literature and allows them to have a real say in the award."
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