'Funny Prize' Honors Roald Dahl, Humorous Books

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LIANE HANSEN
NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday
07-06-2008
'Funny Prize' Honors Roald Dahl, Humorous Books

Host: LIANE HANSEN
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If "The Willoughbys" sound like they might fit nicely in Charlie's neighborhood in the story "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," it's no coincidence. Lois Lowry was profoundly influenced by the children's books written by humorist Roald Dahl. This year, the United Kingdom's Booktrust is sponsoring the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize to select the best and funniest children's books out this year. The deadline for submissions ...

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