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Author record · 2007 to 2021

Chris Riddell: Awards and Best-of Lists

Chris Riddell has won 2 awards, including the Costa Book Awards (2013) for Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse, with 6 shortlist or finalist places and 3 year-end list picks in our archive.

Also credited with Neil Gaiman, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Michael Rosen

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2021Arthur: The Always KingThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's and young adult
2017A Great Big CuddleCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2016The Sleeper and the SpindleCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2015Goth Girl and the Ghost of a MouseCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2014Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than DeathBritish Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Children's Book of the Year
2013Goth Girl and the Ghost of a MouseCosta Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Children's
2010The Graveyard BookCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2010Ottoline at SeaThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's
2008Ottoline and the Yellow CatCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2007The Emperor of AbsurdiaCILIP Carnegie Medals (Writing and Kate Greenaway Illustration) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration
2007Ottoline and the Yellow CatFinancial Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's: Under-10s

Books

  1. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse2 sources · 2013 to 2015
  2. Ottoline and the Yellow Cat2 sources · 2007 to 2008
  3. A Great Big Cuddle1 source · 2017
  4. Arthur: The Always King1 source · 2021
  5. Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death1 source · 2014
  6. Ottoline at Sea1 source · 2010
  7. The Emperor of Absurdia1 source · 2007
  8. The Graveyard Book1 source · 2010
  9. The Sleeper and the Spindle1 source · 2016