The 52-Storey Treehouse comes out on top at Australian book industry awards

Bestselling children’s fantasy series recognised, David Walsh beats Julia Gillard to biography prize, while fiction winner Brooke Davis also picks up new writer award, established in honour of publisher Matt RichellA children’s book has taken home the top prize for the first time in Australia’s national industry book awards’15-year history.Book of the year at the annual Australian book industry awards went to The 52-Storey Treehouse by author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton.Congratulations to @thisisbrooked, winner of the Matt Richell New Writer Award at #ABIA2015 and to all the talented shortlisted authors. Related: Don Watson's The Bush wins top prizes at NSW premier's literary awards Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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