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Chris Riddell

Author & Illustrator

About Chris Riddell

Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His previous work for Macmillan includes the bestselling Ottoline books, The Emperor of Absurdia, and, with Paul Stewart, the Muddle Earth books, the Scavenger series and the Blobheads series. Chris lives in Brighton with his family.

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Appreciate A Dragon Day

Muddle Earth Too by Paul Stewart , a great read. From Macmillan Children's Books

3 days ago

January Events

Wyrmeweald: Bloodhoney, the perfect read while everyone still talking about the cold weather. By Chris Riddell from Corgi Childrens

8 days ago

New Years Day

A book to enjoy all year round Chris Riddell's Doodle-a-Day by Chris Riddell from Macmillan Children's Books

18 days ago

Winter Solstice (Shortest Day)

It's the Winter Solstice today - the shortest day of the year. Read 100 Hugs by Chris Riddell from Macmillan Children's Books.

29 days ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read The Edge Chronicles 5: Stormchaser by Chris Riddell. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read The Edge Chronicles 6: Midnight Over Sanctaphrax by Chris Riddell. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read The Edge Chronicles 5: Stormchaser by Chris Riddell. Published by Corgi Childrens.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright by Chris Riddell. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

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