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Jubilee book quiz

Get in the mood for the Diamond Jubilee with our special children's book quiz


Just how well do you know your children's books from the last 60 years? Find out with our right royal Diamond Jubilee quiz.

The Queen came to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25. Which classic children's book was first published in the same year?

Which Roald Dahl book famously includes a scene set in the Queen's bedroom?

The Diamond Jubilee celebrates the Queen's 60th year on the throne - but which British institution is also celebrating its 70th anniversary this year?

Complete the title of Nicholas Allan's children story (cover pictured above left): The Queen's...

In Morris Gleitzman's book Two Weeks With the Queen, Colin decides to ask the Queen for help - but why?

As well as the Jubilee celebrations, June will also bring the announcement of the winner of this year's CILIP Carnegie Medal - but which book won the prestigious prize in 1952 when the Queen first came to the throne?

Who famously takes Christopher Robin to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace?

In the book Gangsta Granny, Ben and his grandma set out to steal the Crown Jewels and end up meeting the Queen - but who is the author?

In Dick King-Smith's book The Queen's Nose, what type of coin is Harmony Parker given by her Uncle Ginger?

One of the Queen's favourite things to eat is said to be Dundee cake - but in Giles Andreae's Me, The Queen and Christopher, what is the fictional Queen's (rather unexpected) favourite food?