Gorebrah is the mightiest chief in the Universe. He’s cooked Dragon and Birthday Cake Soup and Fudgey-Toothpaste-Sundaes . . . he’s eaten sausage bats and ancient biscuits encased in prehistoric ice . . . it’s a culinary adventure like nothing else you’ve seen before!
Barbarian Appetit!
Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another adventure. She can’t resist exploring her enchanting worlda place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. The magic and folklore of the wild, windswept North come alive in this book about an adventurous little girl and her habit of befriending anything, no matter how curious it might seem. While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up, the troll has totally disappeared and, even worse, Hilda is lost in a snowstorm. On her way home, Hilda befriends a lonely wooden man, and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. This brand new paperback edition of Hilda and the Troll offers a fresh chance to read the very first outing in Luke Pearson’s ever-popular series of magical Hilda adventures. This brand new paperback edition offers a fresh chance to read the first outing of Luke Pearson’s magical Hilda adventures.
This is such a fun, silly book! I loved Evil Emperor Penguin (“EEP”) and his bumbling sidekicks Mister 8 and Eugene and his minions. Their never-ending antics are hilarious. Poor EEP desperately wants to take over the world but is thwarted at every turn by his employees. They never seem to get things right, much to his dismay.
However, Evil Emperor Penguin never gives up. His resilience is heroic: he won’t give up no matter what. He reminds me a lot of Dick Dastardly chasing the pigeon. I really liked how the book is a collection of small stories that are related. It keeps you engaged. The format of a graphic novel is brilliant and adds to the enjoyment. The illustrations are bright, colourful and perfect for the stories. I think kids (and adults) will go crazy for this book and that it will appeal to even the most reluctant of readers.
The Bunny Vs Monkey series by Jamie Smart has become a popular favourite with children. The stories started as part of the Phoenix Comic and have now been made into a book series of their own. Teachers are seeing what a big hit these funny graphic novels have been in the classroom and the books have also seen success in bestseller lists and book award shortlists.
The stories follow the wacky tales of Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squirrel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver and Skunky the Inventor, who all lived a peaceful life in the forest until Monkey’s rocket crash-landed and he decided to take over. What follows is a riot of chaotic adventures and mayhem that unfolds through a funny comic strip format.
If you enjoy this series, check out our list of more books for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.
Looshkin is the maddest cat in the world!
You may think that your cat is mad, but they’ve got nothing on Looshkin. Leave him for just a moment and you’ll find that your house has flooded, a steam train has smashed into your living room and a portal to another dimension has opened in your loft. And everything is covered in bees. And there are sirens.
Looshkin, what have you done?!
Discover the joys of Shakespeare’s plays retold in an innovative and lively way. The comic book style illustrations and the delightful details make these stories accessible to young readers. Pupils will enjoy the tales of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet and more.
The complete story of Macbeth translated into modern day English and retold in the format of a graphic novel. This is a great way to bring this exciting play to life in a visual way and make it accessible to children.
I am a fully-paid up member of the Dav Pilkey appreciation society. He is just a fantastically funny writer. The Captain Underpants books (and the Dogman spin-offs) are AMAZING. My son and I love sitting together and reading them. Like a lot of brilliant illustrators, Dav understands how funny the medium itself can be and really plays with space on the page and design and stuff like that. These are totes recommended.
This colourful, cartoon-style reference book brings history to life with humour and fun. Following on from the enormous success of its award-winning predecessor ‘A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You‘, this book is packed full of information and facts, presented in an entertaining comic style that is a joy to read.
The book is divided into three main sections – Ancient History, The Middle Ages, and The Modern Age. Within each section, relevant ‘day in the life’ comics describes certain aspects of history. We learn about the typical day of a Neanderthal, an Inca Farmer, and a Gladiator, as well as the more unexpected daily routines of a wheel, a Samurai sword, and a stick of chalk!
Additional ‘bigger picture’ pages give extra details and more in-depth information – for example on Civil Rights, the Terracotta Army, and the world map. ‘Secret Diaries’ provides a wider viewpoint over a larger timescale – we find out from Isaac Newton’s cat that he got stuck in an apple tree, dislodging one of the fruits; The diary of a wooden board from Leonardo da Vinci’s studio stretches over four hundred years and sees the board end up in an art gallery in Paris. ‘Newsflashes’ are interspersed throughout the book and give more context to the ‘days in the life’ and ‘secret diaries’ by filling you in on what else was happening in the world at the time, and there is also a world map and a glossary for easy reference.
Readers will enjoy the variety of historical information, which feels like a balanced view of different areas of the globe. This is a great book to sit and read individually, or to dip into when exploring related topics.
A gripping graphic novel. For those who like true-to-life drama in their graphic novels rather than fantasy or whacky humour, this is a superb read that really packs a punch.
The story follows twelve-year-old Jordan as he tries to fit in at a new school. The challenges of blending in at an elite, non-diverse private school become quickly apparent. This insightful story is poignantly told through words and pictures, and explores themes of racism, fitting in, prejudice, moving schools and confidence.
A perfect choice for reflective Year 6 children who like to think about wider social themes and are getting ready to move schools for themselves.
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