Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Prentice Alvin won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 1990 , was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1989 , and the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1990 .
Simplified: Prentice Alvin was considered for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1989 and the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1990 .