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Gemma Correll Books

Diary of a Number One Superfan

Chapter book

“AAHHHHH!!!! I am going to see TAYLOR SWIFT in concert. And, in case it wasn’t obvious, I am Taylor’s official biggest fan ever. I don’t have a certificate or a badge or anything to prove it. But I know a lot about Taylor Swift. Like, a LOT. I’m pretty sure I know facts about Taylor Swift that even her BEST FRIENDS, her FAMILY and her CATS don’t know. And I’m going to write them all down here as I prepare for the MOST IMPORTANT EVENT of my entire LIFE.”

Gemma is a Taylor Swift superfan.

As she journals the build-up to her first Taylor concert, she’s also navigating school, friendships, a dad who refuses to accept why Taylor Swift is the most talented musician in the world AND trying to become a songwriter herself.

Alongside record-breaking facts and stats about Taylor, her music, and of course her cats, this is a warm and funny tween diary narrative about owning who you are and following your dreams.

The first book in a brand new series about the lives of pop stars through the eyes of a superfan, by bestselling and award-winning children’s book author, Pamela Butchart.

Not endorsed by, affiliated with, or approved by Taylor Swift

Operation: Evil Genius

Danny Wallace & Gemma Correll

Chapter book

We absolutely love Danny Wallace’s books for their signature dry humour and Operation Evil Genius is another brilliantly funny addition to the library.

Wallace has a wonderful knack for capturing the real-world niggles and grumbles that drive human behaviour, offering a witty take on the everyday frustrations that children will find honest and instantly recognisable, knowing that things go awry when retaliating to those niggles is left uncapped. This time, that trademark wit follows a protagonist whose elaborate plans to get back at a former best friend backfire hilariously at every turn.

A high illustration-to-text ratio makes this incredibly readable, ramping up the comedy while keeping the pages turning quickly for reluctant readers. Beneath the laugh-out-loud moments, the story cleverly tackles shifting friendships, handling envy and navigating grief. A fantastic, high-energy pick for KS2 bookshelves.

The Boss Of Everyone

Danny Wallace & Gemma Correll

Chapter book

Imagine if you got to be the boss of EVERYONE—even your dad! That’s just what happens to 10-year-old Joss in this hilarious comedy from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.

Ten-year-old Joss’s greatest ambition is to be Class Monitor at school. But she’s about to go one step further. It’s Take Your Kid to Work Day, and Joss’s dad takes her to the games company he works for. When the boss calls a meeting and tells them he’s giving his job away to the person with the best idea for a company game-changer. Joss sticks her hand up. And the next thing she knows, Joss is the boss. Joss is thrilled. Dad is horrified: he’s going to have to be on his best behaviour all the time! As Joss whips everyone into shape, maybe they can all learn a lesson or two…even Joss herself.

Warm-hearted and beautifully observed, with hilarious artwork from Gemma Correll, this family-centric comedy has massive wish-fulfilment appeal for kids and adults alike.

The Treasure Hunters

Gemma Correll & Lisa Thompson

Chapter book

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy

When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend with three other kids from his class, he’s counting the seconds until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding a secret: she’s convinced there’s pirate treasure buried deep within a nearby mountain. Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves… can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them? for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Millions and classic action adventure movie The Goonies funny, moving and a real page-turner a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia.

The Luckiest Kid in the World

Danny Wallace & Gemma Correll

Chapter book

What if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this hilarious, brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.
Perfect for children age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel, Stephen Mangan, David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter.

Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average height. He lives in an average town, on an average street, in an average house, with a very average family. But when a survey identifies him as the most average kid in the country – well that makes him very special indeed. Suddenly, everyone wants Joe to test out their latest products. Overnight he is sent mountains of gifts – the best trainers, the coolest bike, the most exciting new tech, the latest flavours of ice cream – and so much more. He gets special cinema screenings and the entire water park all to himself. Joe now has everything he could possibly want in the world – and that’s far from average.

But is going from zero to hero all it’s cracked up to be?

This brilliantly warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud family adventure will leave you thinking about friendship, family and why everyone is special just the way they are.

The Day the Screens Went Blank

Danny Wallace & Gemma Correll

Chapter book

Can you imagine a world with no screens? Don’t miss the hilarious new ‘what-if’ adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.

When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her family, town, and in fact the whole world seems to have been thrown into chaos. And what about poor Grandma who is stranded at the other end of the country?

Cue a rollicking madcap road trip, full of driving disasters and family fallouts, as they set off on a rescue mission. And along the way Stella and her family discover that being away from screens might not be the WORST THING EVER, and even though they might not be able to rely on technology anymore, they can rely on each other instead.