"The brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.
‘My mum and dad are so busy looking after my brand new baby brother, Desmond Loser the Second, that sometimes I wonder if they even know I exist.’
There’s a new Loser in town, and Barry’s not happy about it. The only thing that’s keeping him going is a superkeel new drink from Feeko’s Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century: the case of the crumpled carton!
Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books?
I am not a Loser
I am still not a Loser
I am so over being a Loser
I am sort of a Loser
Barry Loser and the holiday of doom
Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton
Barry Loser’s ultimate book of keelness
My dad is a loser free ebook
My mum is a loser free ebook
Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.
Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake."
"The ninth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series.
Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
Barry's class are off on a school trip to see a history of television exhibition, which Barry knows will be comperleeterly rubbish. But then he discovers that Future Ratboy (super-keel superhero TV show) is filmed in the same TV studios! All he has to do is find a way to sneak away and find the set … Will Barry come up with an amazekeel plan? Will he get to audition for Future Ratboy? Will they get the best seats on the coach??
Join everyone’s favourite Loser on his ninth hilarious adventure!
Barry Loser: I am not a loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.
Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms is shortlisted for the Lollies Award 2017
Don't miss the other funny books by Jim Smith:
BARRY LOSER
I am not a Loser
I am still not a Loser
I am so over being a Loser
I am sort of a Loser
Barry Loser and the holiday of doom
Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton
Barry Loser hates half term
Barry Loser and the birthday billions
Barry Loser's ultimate book of keelness
Barry Loser’s Christmas Joke Book
My mum is a loser
My dad is a loser
Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies
Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms
Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy
Praise for BARRY LOSER:
'Twice as good as my other favourite book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Ben, aged 7 years
'Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' Guardian
'The review of the eight year old boy in our house … 'Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get' Observer
'I laughed so much, I thought I was going to burst!' Finbar, aged 9
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series. He is also the author of the Barry Loser spin-off series, FUTURE RATBOY. He lives in London, and designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake."
"The tenth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series.
Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates,
Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
Everyone at Barry’s school has gone football crazy, but Barry gets thrown out of the team (the Mogden Maniacs) for being completeerly rubbish. Then it turns out that his best friend Bunky is a super striker – so Barry becomes his manager. The cup final match is approaching and Bunky’s getting carried away with his football fame – can Barry keep his head in the game?
Join everyone’s favourite Loser on his tenth hilarious adventure!
Barry Loser: I am not a loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.
Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms is shortlisted for the Lollies Award 2017
Don't miss the other funny books by Jim Smith:
BARRY LOSER
I am not a Loser
I am still not a Loser
I am so over being a Loser
I am sort of a Loser
Barry Loser and the holiday of doom
Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton
Barry Loser hates half term
Barry Loser and the birthday billions
Barry Loser's ultimate book of keelness
Barry Loser’s Christmas Joke Book
My mum is a loser
My dad is a loser
Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies
Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms
Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy
Praise for BARRY LOSER:
'Twice as good as my other favourite book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Ben, aged 7 years
'Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' Guardian
'The review of the eight year old boy in our house … 'Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get' Observer
'I laughed so much, I thought I was going to burst!' Finbar, aged 9
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series. He is also the author of the Barry Loser spin-off series, FUTURE RATBOY. He lives in London, and designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake."
"The eleventh book in this Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart.
As far back as Barry can remember, he’s always wanted a sausage dog. They’re like two of his favourite things (sausages and dogs) squidged together! Who cares if they bark the whole time, do poos everywhere, need three walks every day and stop you going to the cinema with your friends? Not Barry. Until he actukeely gets a real-life sausage dog, that is . .
Join everyone's favourite Loser on his eleventh hilarious adventure.
Don't miss all the other brilliant books by Jim Smith!
Barry Loser: I am not a loser
Barry Loser: I am still not a loser (Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize)
Barry Loser: I am so over being a loser
Barry Loser: I am sort of a loser
Barry Loser and the holiday of doom
Barry Loser and the crumpled carton
Barry Loser hates half term!
Barry Loser and the birthday billions
Barry Loser: Worst school trip EVER
Barry Loser is is the best at football NOT
Barry Loser's book of keel stuff
Barry Loser's christmas joke book!
Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies
Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom-Noms (Winner of the Scholastic Lollies Award)
Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series and the Lollies Award-winning FUTURE RATBOY series."
"The eighth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
It’s Barry’s birthday and his mum and dad have bought him the amazekeel new gaming helmet he wanted – The Shnozinator 9000! It’s the best birthday present ever … until his baby brother breaks it and ruins everything.
But Barry has a plan: he’ll just have to become a billionaire inventor and make enough money to buy another one, before his life is comperleeterly over …
Join everyone’s favourite Loser on his eighth hilarious adventure!
Don't miss the other funny books by Jim Smith: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, Barry Loser and the holiday of doom, Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton, Barry Loser hates half term, Barry Loser's ultimate book of keelness, My mum is a loser, My dad is a loser, Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies and Future Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom Noms.
Praise for BARRY LOSER:
'Twice as good as my other favourite book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Ben, aged 7 years
'Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' Guardian
'The review of the eight year old boy in our house … 'Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get' Observer
'I laughed so much, I thought I was going to burst!' Finbar, aged 9
Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title
Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series. He is also the author of Future Ratboy and and the Attack of the Killer Robot Grannies. He lives in London, and designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake."
"Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional story is packed with fun, humour, and energy.
Long ago, in ancient Japan, two ninja warriors had everything they wanted in life, except for a child. So they decided to bake one! Out of the oven leaped a speedy, sneaky, and brave Ninjabread Man... who went on to cause absolute chaos! This hilarious tale will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Twisted Fairy Tales are classic children's stories retold with a hilarious spin for young readers. Meet alternative heroes as they encounter strange sidekicks and not-so-arch-enemies. But will they get their happy ever after?"
"Once upon a time, six famous children's stories were magically reimagined ... with hilarious results!
Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man; cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood; ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant; and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots ... and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark!
This wonderful compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of well-known tales by popular children's authors Chris Jevons, Samantha Newman, and Jo Franklin. Perfect for readers aged 6+."
"A secret hidden deep under the sea is about to surface...
Arriving in Greece on the trail of a missing friend, The Adventurers land themselves in a mystery filled with suspense. An ancient map has been discovered, but where does it lead? Who are the menacing figures pursuing them at every turn?
Join Lara, Rufus and the gang as they set sail for an island-hopping escapade!"
"A new adventure starring the instagram hero, Tiny Chef!
Another rainy day and the Chef is BORED. He's played all his games and sung all his songs, there's nothing to do! That is until he remembers that the market is still open. He rushes out to grab some quick ingredients for a fun evening feast. Unfortunately for him, Mr. Sam the grocer doesn't quite see the Chef while he's locking up. Chef is stuck inside the market! It's one of Chef's favorite places, but it's dark and scary at night. Come along on the Chef's overnight adventure as he learns that it's okay to be brave and still be a little scared at the same time."
"Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man!
George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day -- then they switch! But it turns out there's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks. The boys' malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, has created a method of mind control that transforms their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children. Now the future of all humanity is in George and Harold and Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold's hands!"
"Cinderella's secret stepsister is in trouble for something she didn't do-will she get kicked out of the castle? The second book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and princesses!
Meet Cinderella's third "wicked" stepsister, Tirza. For years, Tirza has lived with the shame of what her family did to Cinderella. Against everyone's advice, Cinderella-now Queen Ella-took a chance on young Tirza. She gave Tirza a home in the castle instead of banishing her. The queen told everyone Tirza was good and kind, not cruel like her older sisters.
But now Queen Ella's famous glass slippers are missing, and there's only one suspect. . . .
Tirza may have tried them on . . . but she didn't steal them. Now she must find the true thief before she loses her royal home. But as Tirza gets closer to the truth, she finds herself getting closer to something else: her sisters, who might not be quite as evil as Cinderella claims."
"A hilarious and clever bath-time picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon Rich, with illustrations by Tom Toro (How to Potty Train Your Porcupine).
And so begins a hilarious dip into the choppy waters of a nightly ritual that parents and children alike often dread. Filled with soapsuds, rubber duckies, and existential angst, Simon Rich's debut picture book is a splashy tale of cleanliness-and survival. This irreverent read-aloud treat about facing fear and embracing adventure might just change the way you see bath time (and your bathroom) forever."
