The Great Hamster Massacre wins the Waterstone's book prize

From the Waterstone's website: "The winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2010 is The Great Hamster Massacre by debut author Katie Davies. The Great Hamster Massacre is an endearing tale of a young girl's life and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the untimely death of her beloved pet."

This award is given every year by the booksellers of the UK to a book published the previous year by a newish children's book author.