The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask has been shortlisted for a 2019 Teach Primary Book Award!

The shortlists have been announced for the 2019 Teach Primary Book Awards, and we’re delighted to see that The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask, Smuggler’s Daughter, written by Philip Ardagh and illustrated by Jamie Littler and published in partnership with the National Trust, has been recognised!

Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask is the fourth instalment in the fantastic Secret Diaries series – combining great characters, exciting plot, and interesting, accessible historical facts woven into the story.

Kitty Cask is a smuggler’s daughter. In the Cornish coastal village of Minnock, Kitty and her family make their living as “free traders” – secretly bringing contraband goods into the country while evading the corrupt Redcoats who work for the King. Kitty isn’t supposed to be involved in any of her father’s schemes… but she’s very good at creeping out at night, and before too long she is caught in the thick of the action – salvaging shipwrecks, staging prison-breaks, and staying one step ahead of the tyrannical excisemen!

Here’s a look inside the book:

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You can find out more about the Teach Primary Book Awards here. The winners of the awards will be announced later in the year – congratulations, Philip and Jamie!