Birdie

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026

By: J. P. Rose

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Paperback | 3 October 2024

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256 Pages

Age
9 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
20.0 x 13.0 x 1.9

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When Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family, racism and identity.

Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed-race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt Mabel in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, things are strained, and Birdie cannot understand why she is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the local coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village.

As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . .

Birdie by J. P. Rose won Best Children’s Book at the 2025 Diverse Book Awards, established to highlight the best diverse voices published in the UK & Ireland and to showcase the talent of marginalised voices.

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