The Hiding Place (Azzopardi novel) explained

Author:Trezza Azzopardi
Publisher:Picador
Award:Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize (2001)
Isbn:978-0-330-39075-0
Pub Date:2000

The Hiding Place was the debut novel of British writer Trezza Azzopardi.[1] [2] It tells the story of the six daughters of a Maltese family growing up in Cardiff through the eyes of the youngest, Dolores Gauci. She describes her childhood life.

The Hiding Place was shortlisted for the 2000 Booker Prize and won the 2001 Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize.

Awards

Awards for The Hiding Place!Year!Award!Result!
2000Booker PrizeFinalist[3]
2000Guardian First Book AwardLonglist[4]
2000James Tait Black Memorial PrizeNominee
2001Geoffrey Faber Memorial PrizeWinner[5]
2001Orange PrizeLonglist

References

  1. Web site: 2000-10-15 . The Hiding Place . 2024-10-20 . Kirkus Reviews.
  2. Web site: 2000-12-04 . The Hiding Place by Trezza Azzopardi . 2024-10-20 . Publishers Weekly.
  3. News: 2000-10-06 . In brief: The Hiding Place by Trezza Azzopardi . 2024-10-20 . . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  4. Web site: Guardian First Book Award 2000 . 2024-10-20 . The Guardian.
  5. News: 2001-11-01 . Azzopardi wins writing prize . 2024-10-20 . BBC News.