The prolific author and illustrator is a goodwill ambassador for the Council of Europe and there's a museum in Strasbourg dedicated to his work. His 'fables' deserve greater recognition, writes Joanna Carey
IlyaSPiranha: 'This is one of the very best books I have ever read. I would recommend it to people who like adventure. I think that this book scores 10 out of 10.'
Fifteen-year-old Amy Baxter beat nearly 300 other budding illustrators to win our Lord of the Flies cover competition. She tells us about art, the books she loves, and the inspiration behind her winning cover design