Book details
The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little Snoring
Description
The McNasty pirate twins, Captain Gruesome and his brother, Captain Grisly, are determined to get their grubby hands on the treasure buried in the sleepy seaside village of Little Snoring. But the McNastys discover that two clever young friends, Tat and Hetty, are equally determined to find the treasure, and soon they are all embroiled in a rollicking test of wits to see which pair will prevail. Faced with the excessive mucus running from the nose of the pirates' second mate, Mrs. Slime; the Big, Scary, Very Dark, Dense Forest Where No One In Their Right Mind Would Want To Go and a walk on the plank of the pirate ship The Rotten Apple, do the children stand a chance? With its over-the-top pirate antics and nonstop gross-out humor, this hysterical chapter book from author Lyn Gardner hits the spot for early readers. The funny artwork from award-winning illustrator Ros Asquith offers frequent witty asides and visual gags, and will be a draw for reluctant readers. Central to the story's appeal is Tat, the highly relatable boy hero who struggles with his schoolwork (and his teacher) but proves to everyone he excels at many important real-life skills. This book is sure to be hugely popular with youngsters, particularly boys, looking for a great story for classroom free-reading periods. It also works well for lessons on humor in storytelling.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
advanced
Length
144 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little Snoring' offers a thrilling adventure that captivates young readers with its mix of humor, excitement, and the quest for hidden treasure, making it a fun and engaging read.
- Humorous Characters: The book features the hilariously villainous duo, the McNasty twins, whose antics and bumbling attempts to find treasure provide constant entertainment and laughs, appealing to children's sense of humor.
- Encourages Reading: With its easy-to-read language and entertaining storyline, the book is perfect for encouraging reluctant readers to dive into reading, helping them to develop a love for books and improve their literacy skills.
- Imagination and Creativity: Lyn Gardner's vivid storytelling and the imaginative setting of Little Snoring inspire creativity in young minds, allowing them to explore a fantastical world and enhance their imaginative thinking through the characters' escapades.