Boyne's WWII novel tops children's book poll

People across Ireland have voted celebrated author John Boyne’s 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' as their all-time favourite of the 21 books which have won the annual Bisto Children’s Book of the Year Award since the awards began in 1990.

The Bisto Ballot was launched in March 2011 to mark the 21st anniversary of Ireland’s most prestigious awards which celebrate excellence in children’s literature and illustration.