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Harrison Wins the Booker Prize

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

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

British writer M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize on November 9. He is 81, making him the oldest person to win the prize.

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

Source: The Booker Prizes, 2026-11-09. https://thebookerprizes.com/media-centre/press-releases/the-end-of-everything-by-m-john-harrison-wins-the-booker-prize-2026

Read and practise

1. How old was Harrison when he won?

   1. 50
   2. 81
   3. 60

2. What did he receive at the ceremony?

   1. Money and a trophy
   2. Only a publishing contract
   3. A place on the shortlist

Your turn

Describe Harrison’s achievement and prize.

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