| 2017 | Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth | CILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Carnegie Medal for Writing | |
| 2017 | Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Middle Grade | |
| 2017 | Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth | School Library Journal Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Middle Grade | |
| 2012 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again | Chicago Public Library Best of the Best source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Fiction for Older Readers | |
| 2011 | The Unforgotten Coat | Costa Book Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Children's | |
| 2011 | The Unforgotten Coat | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Children's | |
| 2011 | The Unforgotten Coat | The Guardian Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Children's | |
| 2010 | Cosmic | Chicago Public Library Best of the Best source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Fiction for Older Readers | |
| 2010 | Cosmic | Publishers Weekly Best Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Children's Fiction | |
| 2010 | Cosmic | School Library Journal Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2009 | Cosmic | CILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Carnegie Medal for Writing | |
| 2006 | Framed | School Library Journal Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Books | |
| 2006 | Framed | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Children's | |