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HAMISH AND THE BABY BOOM

HAMISH AND THE BABY BOOM

Published in
2018
4.40
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Description

'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle 'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned children's author. Of the two, Wallace's writing is funnier' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the WeekGet ready for another hilarious adventure from bestselling author Danny Wallace brought to life with illustrations from Jamie Littler, perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl, David Baddiel and David Solomons!Beware the Babies ... they CRY ... they POO ... they ATTACK!  Hamish and the PDF have been left in charge of Starkley while his dad and the rest of the Belasko agents are off hunting down the universe's second-most dangerous villain - Axel Scarmarsh! But nothing bad will happen while he's gone, right? WRONG! Suddenly the babies of Starkley are on the rampage and causing chaos - but only  Hamish and his friends seem to be worried about the odd behaviour.  What's behind the baby uprising and can the mini mutiny be stopped before EVERY BABY ON EARTH rises up?!  
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#4

Why to read

  • Engaging Storyline: 'Hamish and the Baby Boom' offers a captivating and humorous plot that keeps readers, especially children, engaged from start to finish. The story is filled with adventure and unexpected twists that make it a page-turner.
  • Themes of Friendship and Teamwork: The book highlights the importance of friendship, collaboration, and working together to overcome challenges. These themes are valuable life lessons for young readers and are presented in a fun and relatable way.
  • Imagination and Creativity: Danny Wallace's writing encourages children to use their imagination as they delve into the world of Hamish and his friends. The book's creative scenarios and unique characters inspire readers to think outside the box.
  • Positive Role Models: The characters in 'Hamish and the Baby Boom' exhibit positive traits such as bravery, intelligence, and kindness. Young readers can look up to these characters as role models and learn from their actions and decisions throughout the story.