I’ll be taking part in a day of readings, discussion and voting at UCS School in North London will decide the winner – see below for full shortlist, and check out the website to find out how your school can take part.

The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan (Bloomsbury)

The Glass Collector by Anna Perera (Puffin)

Duty Calls: Battle of Britain by James Holland (Puffin)

Department 19 by Will Hill (Harpercollins)

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (Electric Monkey)