Beavis And Butthead Writer Up For Waterstones Children's Book Prize

Wednesday 19th June

Posted at 8:12AM Thursday 14 Feb 2013

The writer of US comedy Beavis and Butt-head is among 18 authors shortlisted for this year's Waterstones children's book prize.

Geoff Rodkey, whose films include Daddy Day Care, has been nominated in the 5-12-year-old category for his debut novel, Deadweather and Sunrise.

He will compete against Cathryn Constable for her book, The Wolf Princess, and RJ Palacio's Wonder.

The winner of each category will win £2,000.

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