Danny Dread

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Despicable Me meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Author Ben Davis

Suitable for: 9-12

Price: £6.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-274263-6
Publication date: 06/08/2015
Paperback: 256 pages
Dimensions: 198x129mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Danny was born to be bad but has an irresistible urge to do good. When his super villain dad decides to start World War III, he knows he has to do something. Just as long as no one finds out . . . Danny's life wouldn't be worth living back at Demento's Academy if they find out he did something idiotic like saving the world.

Features

Outrageous humour, matched with peril and heart.
Attractive package with cool chapter headings, vignette illustrations in the margin and a few well-placed, full page illustrations of blueprints and evil plans explained, scattered throughout.
Exciting new direction for stand-up comedian, Ben Davis.
The ultimate embarrassing dad, with a twist!
Includes awesome gadgetry and invention, including illustrations of key plots and plans.

This page was last updated on 22 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT

Reviews

'I loved the illustrations and the presentation of the fonts. It couldn't be better!' - Primary pupil at New College School, Oxford
'Full of fun, as you'd expect from Ben Davis, this is a hilarious and accessible read that will appeal to both girls and boys alike.' - Abby Mellor, Armadillo magazine
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) Translates the Wimpy formula for a teenage boy audience - Bookseller
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) engaging . . . funny and believable - We Love This Book
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) A brilliant amalgamation of theatre of embarrassment, with a sympathetic yet engaging lead, a realistic and entertaining narrative voice, and a full-on sense of humour - The Bookbag
'memorable characters and plenty of plot twists to keep you engrossed' - Debbie Williams, The Primary Times in Hampshire

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