We're thrilled to announce that the winner of this year's NE Book Award is Phil Earle with the wartime adventure, When the Sky Falls.

Our young judges loved this heartfelt and heartwarming story inspired by real world events and the way it shows that war can bring out the very best in people.

Congratulations to Phil on his well-deserved NEBA win, and to his brilliant publisher, Andersen Press.

Congratulations to our other amazing shortlisted authors too. Only the very best books make it on to our shortlist - you're ALL winners in our book!