Nov
10
2009

Dahl Funny Prize 2009 | Sam Lloyd and Philip Ardagh

funny_prizeSam Lloyd’s Mr Pusskins Best in Show and Philip Ardagh’s Grubtown Tales have been awarded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2009.

The two were awarded the top spots in London today along with £2,500 and a bottle of wine from Roald Dahl’s personal wine cellar. (Tasty!)

Let’s face it – if  Michael Rosen, Bill Bailey, Andy Stanton,  Louise Rennison and Mini Grey think you’re funny then ye really must be. That or you threatened them all….

Philip Ardagh sang a song by way of thanks to the organisers and Sam Lloyd made a guest appearence in disguise:

Written by david. in: awards, childrens books | Tags: ,

3 Comments »

  • Tom

    Rock on mighty Phil!

    Comment | November 10, 2009
  • I was impressed by Sam Lloyd’s disguise! :D

    Comment | November 11, 2009
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