Harrison Wins the Booker Prize

Adapted by News by Levels November 10, 2026

He is the oldest winner in the prize’s history.

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In this lesson: Identify the winner and the award he received.

Read and understand · 2/2What did he receive at the ceremony? Money and a trophy Only a publishing contract A place on the shortlist

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Money and a trophy. The final sentence names £50,000 and a trophy.

Clue: His novel, The End of Everything, follows people living after a disaster. He received £50,000 and a trophy at a London ceremony.

making him the oldest person

Making introduces the result of his age at the time of the win. It does not mean he created another person.

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M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize at 81, becoming its oldest winner. He received £50,000 and a trophy.

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