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Rib-tickling, thought-provoking, wonderful fun with a little history thrown in for good measure. Johnny returns, with his quirky gang of friends, this time hurtling into the past on board a slightly dysfunctional time travelling shopping trolley. First published in 1996, the beauty of the writing means that it still feels relevant, is fabulously funny, and quite quite bonkers.
This is Terry Pratchett at his best, yes it is predominately a book for kids, however I thoroughly enjoyed it, I suppose that makes me a big kid! Mark Beech illustrations grace the start of each chapter, perfectly summing up what is to come. Showing how the past shapes the present, and always surrounds us, Johnny and the Bomb is quite possibly my favourite in the Johnny Maxwell trilogy.
Mrs Tachyon is just a nutty old bag lady, isn't she? No. Somehow, with her bunch of dubious black bags, she holds the key to different times, different eras - including the Blitz in 1941. Suddenly now isn't the safe place Johnny thought it was as he finds himself bound up more and more with then...
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Mrs Tachyon is just a nutty old bag lady, isn't she? No.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Johnny and the Bomb and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Johnny and the Bomb features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Johnny and the Bomb was written by Terry Pratchett and published by Corgi Children's an imprint of RHCP
Johnny and the Bomb has 237 pages
