Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist spotlights stories of neurodiversity and palaces filled with dumplings
Shortlist features complex topics including children living in care, anxiety, and neurodiversity
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Shortlist features complex topics including children living in care, anxiety, and neurodiversity