The Bath Novel Awards
@bathnovelaward.co.uk
International prizes for emerging writers
✨The Bath Novel Award | Prize £5,000 | C/d 31 May
✨The Bath Children's Novel Award | Prize £5,000 | C/d 30 Nov
www.bathnovelaward.co.uk
✨The Bath Novel Award | Prize £5,000 | C/d 31 May
✨The Bath Children's Novel Award | Prize £5,000 | C/d 30 Nov
www.bathnovelaward.co.uk
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📚We are pleased to confirm that 2025's children's longlist is on schedule and will be signed off tomorrow, Thurs 18th Dec.
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📚We are pleased to confirm that 2025's children's longlist is on schedule and will be signed off tomorrow, Thurs 18th Dec.
📥If you entered, look out for our email from 19:00 to let you know if you have listed.
🍀Our thanks again to all entrants and GOOD LUCK!
📚We are pleased to confirm that 2025's children's longlist is on schedule and will be signed off tomorrow, Thurs 18th Dec.
📥If you entered, look out for our email from 19:00 to let you know if you have listed.
🍀Our thanks again to all entrants and GOOD LUCK!
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
💫That's a wrap for voting comments!
📚We are pleased to confirm that 2025's children's longlist is on schedule and will be signed off tomorrow, Thurs 18th Dec.
📥If you entered, look out for our email from 19:00 to let you know if you have listed.
🍀Our thanks again to all entrants and GOOD LUCK!
📚We are pleased to confirm that 2025's children's longlist is on schedule and will be signed off tomorrow, Thurs 18th Dec.
📥If you entered, look out for our email from 19:00 to let you know if you have listed.
🍀Our thanks again to all entrants and GOOD LUCK!
An original idea with a compelling hook and an excellent voice. The characters are memorable and they add different layers of humour, heart and wit. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 50/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
An original idea with a compelling hook and an excellent voice. The characters are memorable and they add different layers of humour, heart and wit. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 50/50
Delightful. Comical, pacey, original and well-built characters to both love and hate. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 49/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Delightful. Comical, pacey, original and well-built characters to both love and hate. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 49/50
Fabulous. *Ludwig* for teens. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 48/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Fabulous. *Ludwig* for teens. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 48/50
Excellent concept, the writing is strong and characters richly drawn. Shades of Judith Eagle. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 47/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Excellent concept, the writing is strong and characters richly drawn. Shades of Judith Eagle. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 47/50
A very interesting, well-written story with a powerful message to share. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 46/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A very interesting, well-written story with a powerful message to share. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 46/50
Excellent set up and synopsis about a runaway teen in peril. I would love to read the full of this. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 45/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Excellent set up and synopsis about a runaway teen in peril. I would love to read the full of this. 💛GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 45/50
Unique and convincing story of a siren who becomes human to find her lighthouse keeper father and must learn the ways of skeptical islanders. 💛 GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 44/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Unique and convincing story of a siren who becomes human to find her lighthouse keeper father and must learn the ways of skeptical islanders. 💛 GOLDEN YES. BCNA25 44/50
Comical shenanigans in a magical world where MC + feline brother must track down spell ingredients for a shady witch. Synopsis promises bags of mayhem. YES. BCNA25 43/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Comical shenanigans in a magical world where MC + feline brother must track down spell ingredients for a shady witch. Synopsis promises bags of mayhem. YES. BCNA25 43/50
A fantastical and futuristic reimagining of *Peter Pan*. YES. BCNA25 42/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A fantastical and futuristic reimagining of *Peter Pan*. YES. BCNA25 42/50
Fast-paced story about twins who must prevent global disaster by solving hidden codes; synopsis promises big adventures. YES. BCNA25 41/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Fast-paced story about twins who must prevent global disaster by solving hidden codes; synopsis promises big adventures. YES. BCNA25 41/50
Engrossing, action-packed, C21st *Cinderella*. YES. BCNA25 40/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Engrossing, action-packed, C21st *Cinderella*. YES. BCNA25 40/50
A fascinating tale set in the world of Victorian entertainment. YES. BCNA25 39/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A fascinating tale set in the world of Victorian entertainment. YES. BCNA25 39/50
Feels like a classic story passed down generations. I think it fits well with Northern Ireland's local lore, such as the legend of Jenny Watt. YES. BCNA25 38/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Feels like a classic story passed down generations. I think it fits well with Northern Ireland's local lore, such as the legend of Jenny Watt. YES. BCNA25 38/50
Couldn't help but get drawn in by this thrilling YA. I was engrossed within seconds! YES. BCNA25 37/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Couldn't help but get drawn in by this thrilling YA. I was engrossed within seconds! YES. BCNA25 37/50
Relatable friendship novel which could connect with many children and create conversations. YES. BCNA25 36/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Relatable friendship novel which could connect with many children and create conversations. YES. BCNA25 36/50
Grabby prologue about the resurrection of magic, followed by a strong set-up with a princess troubled by reoccurring dreams. Would appeal to readers of *Undercover Princess*. YES. BCNA25 35/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Grabby prologue about the resurrection of magic, followed by a strong set-up with a princess troubled by reoccurring dreams. Would appeal to readers of *Undercover Princess*. YES. BCNA25 35/50
Emotional depth and wonderful whimsical details that can appeal to children and an original idea. YES. BCNA25 34/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Emotional depth and wonderful whimsical details that can appeal to children and an original idea. YES. BCNA25 34/50
Impressively easy read with an original setting, sparkling dialogue and entertaining storytelling pace. YES. BCNA25 33/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Impressively easy read with an original setting, sparkling dialogue and entertaining storytelling pace. YES. BCNA25 33/50
Pacey, vivid and stylish Antarctic mystery with plenty of unanswered questions to keep the reader guessing. YES. BCNA25 32/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Pacey, vivid and stylish Antarctic mystery with plenty of unanswered questions to keep the reader guessing. YES. BCNA25 32/50
An imaginative idea and the small town setting feels cosy and magical. YES. BCNA25 31/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
An imaginative idea and the small town setting feels cosy and magical. YES. BCNA25 31/50
This fantasy story is imaginative and the writing is really engaging. The stakes are high and there is a a ticking clock in relation to the main conflict in the novel which draws you in. YES. BCNA25 30/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This fantasy story is imaginative and the writing is really engaging. The stakes are high and there is a a ticking clock in relation to the main conflict in the novel which draws you in. YES. BCNA25 30/50
*The Summer I Turned Pretty* meets *When Marnie Was There*. Relatable and convincing exploration of growing pains and insecure friendships when MC meets her aunt and cousin. YES. BCNA25 29/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
*The Summer I Turned Pretty* meets *When Marnie Was There*. Relatable and convincing exploration of growing pains and insecure friendships when MC meets her aunt and cousin. YES. BCNA25 29/50
Sweet and charming early reader about four animal friends and a daring rescue; story and style suits the intended age group. YES. BCNA25 28/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Sweet and charming early reader about four animal friends and a daring rescue; story and style suits the intended age group. YES. BCNA25 28/50
Crisp writing with a promising heart to this story about a child struggling to make friends. YES. BCNA25 27/50
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Crisp writing with a promising heart to this story about a child struggling to make friends. YES. BCNA25 27/50