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Guardian community team

Tell us about a book that takes children on a journey – to win a £200 prize

An illustration from Jungle Book.
Passage to India … a drawing of Mowgli and Bagheera from The Jungle Book by illustrator Lesley Barne Illustration: Lesley Barnes

Children’s books have never felt more precious. They offer an escape from the boredom and frustration of lockdown, taking young readers on fantastical journeys to distant – and different – lands. They might crash land in the Amazon, cross the Himalayas or be whizzed back to ancient times. Last weekend, author Piers Torday picked 10 books that offer adventure and drama, tears and laughs. Now we’d like your recommendations for books that take young readers on a journey to a real place – not an imaginary one. Avoid the titles chosen by Piers and tell us about your favourites, either from your own childhood or your children’s.

Please ensure your tip stays around 100 words.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by travel expert Tom Hall, will win a £200 voucher from glamping specialist Canopy & Stars, which has more than 700 places to stay amid nature. The best tips will appear on the Guardian Travel website, and maybe the paper, too.

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We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on Tuesday 16 February at 9am GMT

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

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