LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Humza Arshad and Henry White’s madcap adventure series gathers more fans all the time, and no wonder. The books are an unputdownable mix of zany set ups (aliens, zombies, time travel have all featured), and totally true to life portraits of school and family life with characters who remain very real no matter what is going on (I have a particular soft spot of Humza’s dad, who can’t resist spinning tall tales).
In this latest adventure our hero faces perhaps his hardest challenge yet: not only has he decided to enter (and win) the school science fair, but he’s doing it in order to convince the new love of his life, Aisha Mariam Shah that he is worthy of her affection. Yes, Humza is head over heels in lurve, and desperate to keep it a secret from his parents, which is even harder than you think. Can he win the girl and the competition, all while wrestling with out-of-control robo-dogs (you didn’t think there wouldn’t be something totally unexpected, did you?).
As ever, it’s a brilliant comedy adventure, with whip-smart dialogue but bags of genuine emotion too. Readers will be laughing out loud through this, though – warning – they’ll be devastated by the last line – is this really the last adventure for Little Badman?
Andrea Reece
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Little Badman and the Game of Nightmares Synopsis
Virtual reality takes on a new meaning in the next laugh-out-loud Little Badman adventure. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Planet Omar.
Humza's life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens aren't trying to kill him, zombies aren't trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.
To get Aisha's attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and he's determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.
Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of nightmare video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?
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9780241509302 |
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13th March 2025 |
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Humza Arshad, Henry White |
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Aleksei Bitskoff |
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Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
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Paperback |
| Pagination: |
371 pages |
| Series: |
Little Badman |
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Press Reviews
Humza Arshad, Henry White Press Reviews
Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties
'Wildly over the top and satisfying' - The Observer New Review Children's Book of the Month
'Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.' -The Guardian
'A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.' - BookTrust
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About Humza Arshad, Henry White
Humza Arshad (pictured) is the first British YouTuber to have his own scripted comedy series on BBC Three in the mockumentary series Coconut. Since accumulating over ninety million views on his channel Humza has used his influence and comedy for a greater purpose. In 2015, Humza performed at one hundred and twenty schools using comedy to prevent at risk teens of becoming radicalised. He is currently an ambassador for YouTube's Creators For Change campaign. You can also keep up with Humza on Instagram @humzaproduction
Henry White is a comedy writer, working in television, online, and most recently in children's fiction. He grew up in West London, began his career in animation, has written and directed adverts for the BBC, worked as a sitcom staff writer, and enjoys penning silly songs for comedy channels. He also has a birthmark shaped like a duck.
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