How many novels had Tom written before winning a prize?
none
What prize did he win?
Waterstone's children's book prize
Did receive a monetary reward as well?
Yes
What did Wayne Winstone think about the writer?
he thought highly of Becker's "huge" achievement
What did Wayne have to say about him?
Tom has real potential and could be one of the big names in children's writing in the future
Who was on the shortlist with him?
Michael Broad, Philip Caveney and Siobhan Dowd
Who won the prize the previous year?
Julia Golding
For what work?
The Diamond of Drury Lane
What type of writing style inspired Tom's novel?
mix of adventure and the supernatural.
From what century?
19th century
Is his book a suggested read for teenagers?
No
Is it geared a younger or older audience?
younger