1. Charlie and the War Against the Grannies by Alan Brough
2. Run, Pip, Run by J.C. Jones
3. The BFG (film tie-in edition) by Roald Dahl
4. Dragonfly Song by Wendy Orr
5. The World’s Worst Children by David Walliams and Tony Ross
6. The Treehouse Fun Book by Andy Griffiths, Jill Griffiths and Terry Denton
7. Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost) (Book 10) by Liz Pichon
8. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
9. The Bolds by Julian Clary and David Roberts
10. The Bolds to the Rescue by Julian Clary and David Roberts

Our bestselling children’s book of last week is Charlie and the War Against the Grannies – which also happens to be our children’s book of the month. Kim Gruschow, a Children’s Specialist from our Hawthorn shop, writes: ‘It’s perfect for David Walliams fans who are looking for something new. Like Walliams, Alan Brough has a background in comedy and broadcasting. He has used this knack for entertaining to write a hilarious and super-appealing book for readers aged 8 and up.’

Another hilarious comedian-turned-author who’s proving popular with young readers is Julian Clary. His two books featuring everyone’s favourite English-speaking family of hyenas – The Bolds and The Bolds to the Rescue – have both made it into our bestsellers list.

Customers are also snapping up copies of two exciting book-to-film adaptations: Roald Dahl’s The BFG (in cinemas now) and Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (due for release later this year).

Finally, we’re especially delighted to see the winner of our Readings Children’s Book Prize listed here again. J.C. Jones’ Run, Pip, Run is an action-packed, wonderfully wry and ultimately veyr moving story for readers 9 and up. Read the judges’ report on why they selected this book as our winner here.