Grubtown Tale takes funny prize

A book about a repulsively smelly man has won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, honouring humorous books for children.

Grubtown Tales: Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky by Philip Ardagh was named the winner in the seven to 14 age group category.

While Sam Lloyd’s Mr Pusskins Best in Show won the six and under age group.

The winners were presented with a cheque for £2,500 and a bottle of wine from Roald Dahl’s personal wine cellar at a London ceremony

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