Commended1954
Rosemary Sutcliff: books and awards
Rosemary Sutcliff wrote 7 books on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Carnegie Medal for Writing and the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, between 1954 and 1993. 2 of them won. Most are for ages 9 to 12 and teens.
Award-winning books by Rosemary Sutcliff
Commended1954
Commended1956
Commended1957
Commended1958
Winner1959
The Lantern Bearers
Written by Rosemary Sutcliff
As the Romans leave Britain, a soldier stays behind and fights the invading Saxons. For older readers.
Ages 9 to 12, Teens
Commended1971
Winner1993
Black Ships Before Troy
Written by Rosemary Sutcliff
The story of the Trojan War, from the golden apple to the wooden horse, retold for young readers with dramatic illustrations.
Ages 9 to 12