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Find out moreJo Simmons’ new book had me laughing out loud more than once and kids will love it too. Due to numerous family crises, Tom’s super-important 11th birthday party is on hold, so he takes matters into his own hands planning a party and ways to cheer up his family. If I tell you that this involves a DIY gladiatorial contest, some chicken whispering, and bacon sarnies raining down from the sky, you’ll realise why the eventual party really is unforgettable. An absolute hoot and great on the dynamics of family life too.
Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Baddiel's Birthday Boy - a hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to Tom can't wait for his LUCKY BIRTHDAY. It's an EPIC family tradition and he's dreamed up an UNFORGETTABLE party! Only, after several disasters involving a flattened chihuahua and a curse from the tooth fairy, it's been CANCELLED. But Tom won't give up. With the help of his friends (and a pig painted like a zebra), Tom decides to throw himself the party he deserves. What could possibly go wrong?
Some of our Lovereading4kids Reader Review Panel were lucky enough to read and review the first in this series, I Swapped My Brother on the Internet. You can read their full reviews by clicking here.
'This cautionary tale will make children yelp in agreement and roll around with laughter, but ultimately leave them appreciating their brother or sister a little bit more. They won't need any encouragement to read it either. With a simple and engaging style of writing, and plenty of twists and turns in the plot, readers will be hooked from page one. A great story with a likeable lead character and some important lessons' - BookTrust on I Swapped My Brother On the Internet
Praise for Jo Simmons’ writing:
‘Laugh aloud fun’ – Metro London
‘Plenty of laughs, excitement and food for thought.’ – Primary Times
‘Excellently written’ – Parents In Touch
ISBN: | 9781526606587 |
Publication date: | 11th July 2019 |
Author: | Jo Simmons |
Illustrator: | Nathan Reed |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 256 pages |
Suitable for: | 7+ readers, 9+ readers |
Genres: | Adventure Stories, Family / Home Stories, Humorous |
Recommendations: | Reluctant Readers, Reviewed by Children |
Jo Simmons began her working life as a journalist. Her first fiction series for children, Pip Street, was inspired by her own kids’ love of funny fiction, and two Super Loud Sam books followed. My Parents Cancelled My Birthday is Jo's third book for Bloomsbury. In addition to children’s fiction, she has also cowritten a humorous parenting book, Can I Give Them Back Now?: The Aargh To Zzzz of Parenting, published by Square Peg. Jo lives in Brighton with her husband, two boys and a scruffy formerly Romanian street dog.
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