13 November 2008

Roald Dahl Funny Prize

The winners of the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize have been announced.
For children aged 7-14:
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton
For children aged six and under:
The Witch's Children Go to School by Ursula Jones.
The judging panel were author Sophie Dahl, comedian Dara O'Briain, author Kaye Umansky and illustrator Chris Riddell. The panel was chaired by the Children's Laureate Michael Rosen.
The winners receive a cheque for £2,500.