The Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011

Cats Ahoy!by Peter Bently, Jim Field

A rhyming picture book about pirate cats has seized the bounty for the funniest book for children aged six and under in this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

Cats Ahoy! is written by Peter Bently (who was also shortlisted in 2009 for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize), and illustrated by Jim Field. It is joined on the podium by The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, the winner of the seven to fourteen category, and the first in a series of books about Tom, an expert doodler and master of excuses, written and illustrated by Liz Pichon.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London on 8th November.

The funniest book for children aged seven to 14

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates - Tom Gates

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates - Tom Gates

by Liz Pichon

Format: Paperback 256 pages
Published: 04/04/2011
Publisher: Scholastic

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Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks; spilt water; and, lightning. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles,... Read more

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The funniest book for children aged six and under

Cats Ahoy!

Cats Ahoy!

by Peter Bently, et al.

Format: Paperback 32 pages
Published: 05/08/2011
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

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When Alfonso the cat hears there's a boat coming into harbour carrying its largest ever catch, he hatches a plan. It's brave! It's bold!... Read more

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