Red House Children's Book Award Winners
The award for the overall winning book The Spooky Spooky House
written by Andrew Weale and illustrated by Lee Wildish was presented by last year’s winner Patrick Ness. The category winners were as follows:
Younger Children: The Spooky Spooky House
Written by Andrew Weale and illustrated by Lee Wildish. Younger Readers: Gangsta Granny
Written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross. Older Readers: The Medusa Project: Hit Squad
By Sophie McKenzie. 
Over 800 books were submitted over the course of the year for the award by all major UK publishers with more than 53,000 votes cast for the top ten books in this year’s shortlist. Each shortlisted author and illustrator received a beautifully unique, hand-‐made themed portfolio of reviews and drawings submitted by children, the voters for the award.
The FCBG would also like to congratulate all the shortlisted authors and illustrators this year and thank those able to attend:
Sam Usher, Louise Yates, Caryl Hart, Ed Eaves, David Walliams, Tony Ross, Jonathan Meres, Donough O'Malley, Elen Caldecott, Suzanne Lafleur and Pittacus Lore.
Julia Miller, Chair of the FCBG National Executive had the following to say:
‘This year’s award has been another fantastic event. Spooky Spooky House has proven its appeal to children of all ages and is a wonderful winner of the award. Our congratulations to Andrew and Lee.’
The FCBG has over 150 official members reaching out to children and parents in their local area, and 27 groups across the country. More information about the FCBG, its aims and its history can be accessed at: www.fcbg.org.uk
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