2011
A celebration, led by storyteller Alec Williams, was held at Sedgemoor Manor Junior School. The winners were announced and Alec promoted how much joy and fun can be inspired through books, poetry and reading.
Age 4 – 7 Category - Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen wrote 'Thank you to everyone who has voted for Little Rabbit Foo Foo, it’s a real honour to be selected and I’m delighted to be a part of the Somerset Fiction Award. I’m pleasantly surprised to have won having seen the other fantastic titles shortlisted in the same category! I think what makes this award so special is that it’s chosen by you the readers! I hope you have a fantastic afternoon and continue to enjoy reading – it’s the biggest adventure you will ever go on!'
Age 7 – 9 Category - The Twits by Roald Dahl
Age 9 – 11 Category - Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney
Puffin Books (on behalf of Jeff Kinney) said 'Jeff will be absolutely thrilled to receive this award for Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He is so chuffed that UK kids have responded so warmly to the books. We hope they all enjoy the second film Rodrick Rules when it hits UK cinemas on 27th May!'
Teenage 11+ Category - Skulduggery Pleasant Book 1 by Derek Landy
Derek Landy sent this message 'It's always a great thrill to win anything, but for something like the Somerset Fiction Award the thrill is even greater. It's such a fantastic enterprise, and the fact that the books are first nominated, and then voted on, by readers makes it even more special. it is both an honour and a privilege to win and now, if you'll excuse me, I really must get back to writing the next one...'