Chris Riddell
Encyclopedia
Chris Riddell is a British
illustrator
and occasional writer of children's literature
, and a political cartoonist for The Observer
. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal
twice and the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
seven times.
where his father worked as a vicar and was opposed to the system of apartheid. The family returned to England when Chris was one year old, where he spent the rest of his childhood with his sister and three brothers who are now living in South Africa, Brighton England, Egypt and Malaysia. Chris displayed artistic talent from an early age, and was encouraged in this by his mother. As a child, his favourite artists were John Tenniel
(the original illustrator of Lewis Carroll
's book Alice in Wonderland) and William Heath Robinson.
, a children's book series co-written with Paul Stewart
and illustrated by Riddell himself. Set in the fictional world known as "The Edge", the books have been praised for Chris's beautifully detailed line drawings and the unique nature of their collaborative writing process.
Other books illustrated by Chris Riddell include Fergus Crane
, Corby Flood
, and Hugo Pepper
; all set in the same world. These books were also co-written with Paul Stewart
. He also collaborated with him on Muddle Earth
and the Barnaby Grimes
series. Most recently Chris Riddell has produced the acclaimed "Ottoline" series written whilst he was on holiday visiting his brother in Malaysia. The first book in the series, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
, won the Nestlé Gold Award and was followed by Ottoline Goes to School and Ottoline at Sea.
Chris Riddell is the cover artist for the Literary Review magazine formerly edited by Auberon Waugh, a role which he took over from the late Willie Rushton
. Chris's gag cartoon for this magazine called "Illustration to Unwritten Books" was published in book form as The Da Vinci Cod And Other Illustrations To Unwritten Books.
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
and occasional writer of children's literature
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
, and a political cartoonist for The Observer
The Observer
The Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Guardian, which acquired it in 1993, it takes a liberal or social democratic line on most issues. It is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.-Origins:The first issue,...
. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal
Kate Greenaway Medal
The Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
twice and the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
seven times.
Early life and background
Chris Riddell was born in 1962 in South AfricaSouth Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
where his father worked as a vicar and was opposed to the system of apartheid. The family returned to England when Chris was one year old, where he spent the rest of his childhood with his sister and three brothers who are now living in South Africa, Brighton England, Egypt and Malaysia. Chris displayed artistic talent from an early age, and was encouraged in this by his mother. As a child, his favourite artists were John Tenniel
John Tenniel
Sir John Tenniel was a British illustrator, graphic humorist and political cartoonist whose work was prominent during the second half of England’s 19th century. Tenniel is considered important to the study of that period’s social, literary, and art histories...
(the original illustrator of Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson , better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll , was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the...
's book Alice in Wonderland) and William Heath Robinson.
The Edge Chronicles
Some of Riddell's most notable work is The Edge ChroniclesThe Edge Chronicles
The Edge Chronicles is a young-adult fantasy novel series by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. It consists of three trilogies, plus three additional books, and others . Originally published in the United Kingdom, this series has since been published in the United States, Canada and Australia. To...
, a children's book series co-written with Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart (writer)
Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series which are written in collaboration with the illustrator Chris Riddell...
and illustrated by Riddell himself. Set in the fictional world known as "The Edge", the books have been praised for Chris's beautifully detailed line drawings and the unique nature of their collaborative writing process.
Other works
As well as being an award-winning author and illustrator, Chris is also an acclaimed political cartoonist for The Observer newspaper in London, where his caricatures of politicians from John Major to Gordon Brown, Bill Clinton to George Bush have earned him a reputation as a fine draughtsman and acute commentator on the political scene. Before working at The Observer, Chris spent time working at The Economist as an illustrator and sometime cover artist.Other books illustrated by Chris Riddell include Fergus Crane
Fergus Crane
Fergus Crane is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2004. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award the same year.-Plot summary:...
, Corby Flood
Corby Flood
Corby Flood is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2005. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award.Corby Flood was an average girl in an average family...
, and Hugo Pepper
Hugo Pepper
Hugo Pepper is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2006. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award and was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.-Plot introduction:...
; all set in the same world. These books were also co-written with Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart (writer)
Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series which are written in collaboration with the illustrator Chris Riddell...
. He also collaborated with him on Muddle Earth
Muddle Earth
"Muddle Earth" is also the title of a 1993 novel by John Brunner.Muddle Earth is a children's book by Paul Stewart, published in 2003, and illustrated by Chris Riddell. It is largely a parody of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien...
and the Barnaby Grimes
Barnaby Grimes
The Barnaby Grimes series is written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, and follows the titular character of Grimes the "Tic-tock lad" and his various adventures - mostly with a supernatural spin to them.-Setting:The fictional city in which the action takes place is...
series. Most recently Chris Riddell has produced the acclaimed "Ottoline" series written whilst he was on holiday visiting his brother in Malaysia. The first book in the series, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is a children's book by Chris Riddell, published in 2007. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award and the Red House Children's Book Award for Younger Readers. It was also shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and nominated for the Carnegie...
, won the Nestlé Gold Award and was followed by Ottoline Goes to School and Ottoline at Sea.
Chris Riddell is the cover artist for the Literary Review magazine formerly edited by Auberon Waugh, a role which he took over from the late Willie Rushton
Willie Rushton
William George Rushton, commonly known as Willie Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the Private Eye satirical magazine.- School and army :William George Rushton was born 18 August 1937 in the family home at Scarsdale Villas,...
. Chris's gag cartoon for this magazine called "Illustration to Unwritten Books" was published in book form as The Da Vinci Cod And Other Illustrations To Unwritten Books.
As author and illustrator
- Ben and the Bear (1986)
- Humphrey the Hippo (1986)
- Humphrey of the Rovers (1986)
- Humphrey Goes to the Ball (1986)
- Humphrey's New Trousers (1986)
- Mr Underbed (1986)
- Bird's New Shoes (1987)
- The Fibbs (1987)
- The Trouble With Elephants (1988)
- The Wish Factory (1988)
- When the Walrus Comes (1989)
- The Bear Dance (1990)
- The Wonderful World of Zoom (1995)
- Puzzle Boy (1996)
- My Busy Book (1998)
- Tribal Politics (1999)
- Platypus (2001)
- Platypus and the Lucky Day (2002)
- Platypus and the Birthday Party (2003)
- The Da Vinci Cod (2005)
- The Emperor of AbsurdiaThe Emperor of AbsurdiaThe Emperor of Absurdia is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2006. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal....
(2006) - Wendel's Workshop (2007)
- Ottoline and the Yellow CatOttoline and the Yellow CatOttoline and the Yellow Cat is a children's book by Chris Riddell, published in 2007. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award and the Red House Children's Book Award for Younger Readers. It was also shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and nominated for the Carnegie...
(2007) - Ottoline Goes to School (2008)
- Ottoline at Sea (2010)
- Alienography (2011)
Collaborations with Paul Stewart
Riddell has collaborated many times with Paul StewartPaul Stewart (writer)
Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series which are written in collaboration with the illustrator Chris Riddell...
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- The Edge ChroniclesThe Edge ChroniclesThe Edge Chronicles is a young-adult fantasy novel series by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. It consists of three trilogies, plus three additional books, and others . Originally published in the United Kingdom, this series has since been published in the United States, Canada and Australia. To...
:- Beyond the DeepwoodsBeyond the DeepwoodsBeyond the Deepwoods is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 1998. It is the first volume of The Edge Chronicles and of the Twig Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the fourth novel, following the Quint Saga trilogy that was published...
(1998) - Stormchaser (1999)
- Midnight Over Sanctaphrax (2000)
- Cloud Wolf (2001)
- The Curse of the GloamglozerThe Curse of the GloamglozerThe Curse of the Gloamglozer is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2001. It is the fourth volume of The Edge Chronicles and the first of the Quint Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the first novel, preceding the Twig Saga trilogy...
(2001) - The Last of the Sky PiratesThe Last of the Sky PiratesThe Last of the Sky Pirates is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2002. It is the fifth volume of The Edge Chronicles and the first of the Rook Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the seventh novel, following the Quint Saga and Twig...
(2002) - VoxVox (The Edge Chronicles)Vox is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2003. It is the sixth volume of The Edge Chronicles and the second of the Rook Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the eighth novel, following the Quint Saga and Twig Saga trilogies.-Plot...
(2003) - FreegladerFreegladerFreeglader is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2004. It is the seventh volume of The Edge Chronicles and the third of the Rook Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the ninth novel, following the Quint Saga and Twig Saga...
(2004) - The Edge Chronicles Maps (2004)
- The Winter KnightsThe Winter KnightsThe Winter Knights is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2005. It is the eighth volume of The Edge Chronicles and the second of the Quint Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the second novel, preceding the Twig Saga and Rook Saga...
(2005) - The Stone PilotThe Stone PilotThe Stone Pilot is a short novella in the Edge Chronicles series, created by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.Like the novella Cloud Wolf, The Stone Pilot was specially written and published for World Book Day....
(2006) - Clash of the Sky GalleonsClash of the Sky GalleonsClash of the Sky Galleons is a children's fantasy novel by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2006. It is the ninth volume of The Edge Chronicles and the third of the Quint Saga trilogy; within the stories' own chronology it is the third novel, preceding the Twig Saga and Rook Saga...
(2006) - The Lost BarkscrollsThe Lost BarkscrollsThe Lost Barkscrolls is a children's fantasy short story anthology by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, first published in 2007. It is the tenth volume of The Edge Chronicles and contains four stories set in that world, including Cloud Wolf and The Stone Pilot which were previously published as World...
(2007) - The ImmortalsThe Immortals (The Edge Chronicles)The Immortals is the final book of the Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. It was released on September 14, 2010 in the United States and Canada.- Story :The story is set approximately 500 years after Freeglader...
(2009)
- Beyond the Deepwoods
- Rabbit and Hedgehog Stories:
- A Little Bit of Winter (1998)
- The Birthday Presents (1999)
- Rabbit's Wish (2001)
- What Do You Remember? (2002)
- The Blobheads:
- Invasion of the Blobs (February 2000)
- Talking Toasters (February 2000)
- School Stinks (March 2000)
- Beware of the Babysitter (April 2000)
- Garglejuice (May 2000)
- Silly BillySilly BillySilly Billy was a type of clown common at fairs in England during the 19th century. They were also common in London as a street entertainer, along with the similar clown Billy Barlow...
(June 2000) - Naughty Gnomes (July 2000)
- Purple Alert! (August 2000)
- Muddle EarthMuddle Earth"Muddle Earth" is also the title of a 1993 novel by John Brunner.Muddle Earth is a children's book by Paul Stewart, published in 2003, and illustrated by Chris Riddell. It is largely a parody of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien...
(2003) - Free Lance:
- Free Lance and the Lake of Skulls (2003)
- Free Lance and the Field of Blood (2004)
- Free Lance and the Dragon's Hoard (2005)
- Far-Flung Adventures:
- Fergus CraneFergus CraneFergus Crane is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2004. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award the same year.-Plot summary:...
(2004) - Corby FloodCorby FloodCorby Flood is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2005. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award.Corby Flood was an average girl in an average family...
(2005) - Hugo PepperHugo PepperHugo Pepper is a children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2006. It won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award and was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.-Plot introduction:...
(2006)
- Fergus Crane
- Barnaby GrimesBarnaby GrimesThe Barnaby Grimes series is written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, and follows the titular character of Grimes the "Tic-tock lad" and his various adventures - mostly with a supernatural spin to them.-Setting:The fictional city in which the action takes place is...
:- Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Nightwolf (2007)
- Barnaby Grimes: Return of the Emerald Skull (2008)
- Barnaby Grimes: Legion of the Dead (2008)
- Barnaby Grimes: Phantom of Blood Alley (2009)
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- Wyrmeweald: Returner's Wealth (2010)
Collaborations with Kathryn Cave
Riddell has illustrated several books by Kathryn CaveKathryn Cave
Kathryn Cave is an award-winning British children's book author. She was awarded the very first international UNESCO prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance for Something Else. The book was later made into a TV comic series by TV Loonland...
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- Henry Hobbs, Alien (1990)
- Out for the Count (1991)
- Andrew Takes the Plunge (1994)
- Something ElseSomething Else (book)Something Else is a children's picture book written by Kathryn Cave and illustrated by Chris Riddell.Cave and Riddell were awarded the very first international UNESCO prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance for Something Else.The book was later made into a TV...
(1994) - Jumble (1995)
- The Emperor's Gruckle Hound (1996)
- Horatio Happened (1998)
- William and the Wolves (1999)
- Septimus Similon, Practising Wizard (2000)
- Henry Hobbs, Space Voyager (2001)
- Henry Hobbs and the Lost Planet (2002)
Collaborations with Andrew Gibson
Riddell has illustrated several books by Andrew GibsonAndrew Gibson
Andrew Gibson is a Canadian curler from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He currently plays second for Shawn Adams.Gibson was a member of Mark Dacey's rink from 2003 to 2010. He has been to the Brier three times with Dacey winning the Brier in 2004. In 2004 he won a bronze medal at the World Curling...
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- Ellis and the Hummick (1989)
- The Abradizil (1990)
- Jemima, Grandma and the Great Lost Zone (1991)
- The Rollickers and Other Stories (1992)
- The Amazing Witherspoon's Amazing Circus Crew (1993)
- Chegwith Skillet Escapes (1995)
Collaborations with Brian Patten
Riddell has illustrated several books by Brian PattenBrian Patten
-Background:Born near Liverpool's docks, he attended Sefton Park School in the Smithdown Road area of Liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by Harry Sutcliffe his form teacher. He left school at fifteen and began work for The Bootle Times writing a column...
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- Beowulf and the Monster (1999)
- Juggling With Gerbils (2000)
- The Story Giant (2002)
- Gargling With Jelly (2003)
- Thawing Frozen Frogs (2003)
- The Utter Nutters (2007)
Collaborations with Philip Ridley
Riddell has illustrated several books by Philip RidleyPhilip Ridley
Philip Ridley is a British artist working with various media.- Biography :Ridley was born in Bethnal Green, in the East End of London, where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St. Martin’s School of Art and his work has been exhibited throughout Europe and Japan...
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- Kasper in the Glitter (1994)
- Meteorite Spoon (1994)
- Dakota of the White Flats (1995)
- Mercedes Ice (1995)
- Dreamboat Zing (1996)
- Scribbleboy (1997)
- ZinderZunder (1998)
Collaborations with others
- The Mystery of Silver Mountain (1984)
- Beware, Princess! (1986)
- Love Forty (1986)
- Dreamboat Brontosaurus (1987)
- Gruesome Giants (1987)
- The Magician's Cat (1987)
- Beyond the Rolling River (1988)
- Dracula's Daughter (1988)
- Moon Whales (1988)
- Peter PanPeter PanPeter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
(1988) - Treasure IslandTreasure IslandTreasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the...
(1988) - The Pirates of Pudding Beach (1989)
- Manifold Manor (1989)
- You're Thinking About Doughnuts (1989)
- Ffangs the Vampire Bat and the Kiss of Truth (1990)
- The Prism Tree (1990)
- Lizzie Dripping and the Witch (1991)
- Patrick in Person (1991)
- Best EnemiesBest EnemiesBest Enemies is an education resource and film that discusses and takes an honest look at the cyber bullying problem in Australian schools, and discusses how to tackle it and help students become pro-active in reporting and stopping it...
(1992) - The Thing in the Sink (1992)
- An Armful of Bears (1993)
- A Trunkful of Elephants (1994)
- Rent-a-Friend (1994)
- Say Hello to the Buffalo (1994)
- The Iron Wolf (1995)
- Angus Rides the Goods Train (1996)
- Brilliant Minds (1996)
- Buddhism for Sheep (1996)
- Feng Shui for Cats (1997)
- Feng Shui for Dogs (1997)
- The Castle of Inside Out (1997)
- The Swan's Stories (1997)
- The Tall Story (1997)
- Until I Met Dudley (1997)
- Buddhism for Bears (1998)
- Buster's Diaries (1998)
- Management for Martians (1998)
- Stories for Me! (1998)
- Castle Diary (1999)
- The Tao for Babies (2000)
- Pirate DiaryPirate DiaryPirate Diary is a children's book written by Richard Platt and illustrated by Chris Riddell, published in 2001. It won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Silver Award and a Blue Peter Book Award....
(2001) - The Rabbits' Rebellion (2001)
- Three Scary Stories' (2001)
- Hairy Bill (2002)
- Un Italiano in America (2003)
- Jonathan Swift's Gulliver (2004)
- Politics - Cutting Through the Crap (2006)
- The Graveyard BookThe Graveyard BookThe Graveyard Book is a children's fantasy novel by English author Neil Gaiman. The story is about a boy named Nobody Owens, who after his family is murdered is adopted and raised by the occupants of a graveyard...
(2008)
Awards and recognitions
- 1997 Something Else won the UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance
- 2001 Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2002 Pirate Diary won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Silver Award - 2002 The Story Giant was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2003 Pirate Diary won a Blue Peter Book Award
- 2003 Muddle Earth was longlisted for the Carnegie MedalCarnegie MedalThe Carnegie Medal is a literary award established in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and given annually to an outstanding book for children and young adults. It is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2004 Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver" won the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2004 Fergus Crane won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Gold Award - 2004 Fergus Crane won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
4Children Special Award - 2005 Corby Flood won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Bronze Award - 2006 Hugo Pepper won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Silver Award - 2006 The Emperor of Absurdia won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Silver Award - 2007 Ottoline and the Yellow Cat won a Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Gold Award - 2007 The Emperor of Absurdia was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2008 Ottoline and the Yellow Cat won a Red House Children's Book AwardRed House Children's Book AwardThe Red House Children's Book Award is a series of literary prizes for works of children's literature published during the previous year. The prize was known as the Children's Book Award from its inauguration in 1981...
- 2008 Ottoline and the Yellow Cat was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2008 Wendel's Workshop was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award
- 2008 Ottoline and the Yellow Cat was longlisted for the Carnegie MedalCarnegie MedalThe Carnegie Medal is a literary award established in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and given annually to an outstanding book for children and young adults. It is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2009 Wendel's Workshop was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway MedalKate Greenaway MedalThe Kate Greenaway Medal was established in the United Kingdom in 1955 in honour of the children's illustrator, Kate Greenaway. The medal is given annually to an outstanding work of illustration in children's literature. It is awarded by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...