Karen Foxlee’s ‘The Wrath of the Woolington Wyrm’ nominated for an Aurealis Award in the Best Children’s Fiction category!

In ‘The Wrath of the Woolington Wyrm’, Mary-Kate Martin accompanies her archaeologist mother to the tranquil English countryside to investigate some interesting bones found in an old well. But once they arrive, they realise that the village of Woolington is not as peaceful as it seems. Mysterious noises, earth tremors and a terrifying legend have the locals frightened. Could there be any truth in the myth of the beastly worm who lives in the ancient well? And if so, why would it return? Mary-Kate might be anxious but she is not afraid to get to the bottom of this monstrous mystery.

There were more than 800 entries received across the entire range of categories. Several of the long form categories received over 50 entries each. The winners will be announced and celebrated at the Aurealis Awards ceremony in Canberra on Saturday June 3, 2023. Best wishes to Karen Foxlee for great success at the Aurealis Awards!