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The Last Kids on Earth

02/02/2016 by Alex Milway

last kids on earthFor children not quite old enough for the gore and horror of The Walking Dead but still wanting their zombie apocalypses, The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier is a riot of fun.

It’s vividly and brilliantly illustrated by Douglas Holgate, and packed with jokes, wisecracking characters, and awesome monsters. Written in first person from the perspective of a boy who survived the outbreak of some crazy zombie disease, the story has the feel of a comic in novel form. The main character’s cool, has a great bunch of friends and even gets his own pet monster.
I loved it for many reasons. It’s got flashy design and has an exceedingly eye-catching cover. It’s fairly unusual, in that it’s a novel at the top end of primary school/early teen (with quite graphic – if comic – violence,) yet still fully illustrated. For the artwork alone it should be celebrated. And then, of course, it’s funny.
So, if you know a kid who’s not quite out of primary school, who’s hard to pull away from videogames, this is the perfect read. If you like this then try Hamish and the Worldstoppers, or if you’re a little older, the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Published by Egmont, RRP £6.99.

Filed Under: +12yrs, 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: douglas holgate, max brallier, the last kids on earth

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

24/02/2015 by David O'Connell

timmy failureFollow the ups and downs of schoolboy Timmy Failure’s detective agency, Total Failure Inc. (the ‘Total’ part comes from the name of his agency partner, polar bear Total), as he negotiates the business obstacles of school and home life in his spectacularly oblivious way.

A slightly heartbreaking subtext is offset by an entertainingly written story. Additionally, the brilliantly judged illustrations ensure that this book by Stephan Pastis (the first of a best-selling series) is a real winner.

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: Stephan Pastis, Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made

Julius Zebra

15/02/2015 by Alex Milway

Gary Northfield’s latest book focuses on a lowly zebra called Julius who rises up through the gladiatorial ranks to give the people of ancient Rome a run for their money.

This book is full of wonderful illustrations and jokes, and is a masterclass in funny by one of Britain’s best comics artists. Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans is our first ever book of the month, and what a book it is!

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Book of the Month, Funny novels

The Donut Diaries

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

donutdiariesWhy The Donut Diaries books by Anthony McGowan aren’t as famous as Wimpy Kid baffles me.

Our hero, Dermot, has a serious donut addiction. In fact it’s so bad he gets threatened with ‘fat camp’. Can Dermot fool his parents into thinking he’s changed his way? What do you reckon…

Seriously funny.

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: Anthony McGowan, The donut diaries

Milo and the Restart Button

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

milorestartbuttonMilo and the Restart Button by Alan Silberberg is perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates, as it’s wonderfully illustrated. What it also has is a perfect mixture of humour and drama. It manages to be really funny whilst tackling some really serious subjects.

I thought this book was a smasher.

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: alan silberberg, Milo and the restart button

Fish-Head Steve

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

fishheadsteveAlbie, aged 8, seriously recommends Fish Head Steve  by Jamie Smart, as Steve gets himself into the most hilarious scrapes. It’s a little bit bonkers, but an awful lot of fun.

Albie also loved the fact that the illustrations make it so easy to follow. Comics are great for that.

Jamie Smart is also the creator of Bunny Vs Monkey, and many other hilarious comics, which we’ll look at soon.

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny comics Tagged With: Fish Head Steve, Jamie Smart

Good Dog, Bad Dog

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

gooddogGood Dog, Bad Dog by Dave Shelton is one of the most entertaining comic books I’ve ever read, and definitely one of the funniest.

Kirk Bergman and Duncan Mcboo are pedigree police: the finest canine cops in all Muttropolis, and their adventures are a joy to read. The perfect marriage of words and pictures, and definitely worth seeking out!

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny comics Tagged With: Dave Shelton, Good dog bad dog

The Legend of Frog

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

FrogGuy Bass won the Blue Peter Prize for a very good reason, he is masterful at creating ludicrous and highly entertaining stories, and ‘The Legend of Frog’ is no exception.

Our heroes quest takes him a mighty journey where he meets a wonderful cast of heroes and villains. If you love fantasy, but want something different…and funny, then this is the book for you.

Guy has also written other brilliant series like ‘Stitch Head’, ‘Secret Santa’ and ‘Gormy Ruckles’. We’ll look at all those in good time, don’t you worry…

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: Guy Bass, Legend of Frog

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

22/01/2015 by Phil Earle

joey pigzaFunny books are brilliant, but funny books with HEART are even better.

Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos
definitely fits into the latter category. Joey is always in trouble both at school and at home, as he simply can’t concentrate on anything. It’s like bees are constantly buzzing in his brain.

I’ve never met a more flawed but loveable character than Joey, or a reader that hasn’t adored him. Seriously recommended (plus there’s more in the series).

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza

You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!

07/01/2015 by Alex Milway

Mr GumThe Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton are outright hilarious. What more is there to say?

With scratchy, energetic illustrations by David Tazzyman, and a truly comedic drive, I think there’s very little that beats these for laugh-out-loud silliness.

I excitedly read a passage from the first book to a load of adults at a Christmas party once, as I thought it was so funny. Sure, I got a few funny looks for it, but at least I practise what I preach!

Filed Under: 8-12yrs, Funny novels Tagged With: Andy Stanton, Mr Gum

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