The Accidental Prime Minister

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A hilarious story of one boy's meteoric rise to power!

Author Tom McLaughlin

Suitable for: 9+

Price: £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-273774-8
Publication date: 02/04/2015
Paperback: 240 pages
Dimensions: 198x129mm

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Description

Grown-ups have had their turn at running things, and let's face it, they've been rubbish! It's time that a kid was in charge.
Where there is grumpiness, may we bring giggles, where there is jelly, may we bring ice-cream, where there are chairs, may we bring whoopee cushions!

This page was last updated on 03 May 2024 at 20:30 GMT

Reviews

"With this on the shelf, you'll have children voting to read!" - The Reading Zone
"Dramatises a common fantasy for many of us - what we might do if we were Prime Minister." - Lorna Bradbury, 'Best Books for Children this Easter', Telegraph
"A totally hilarious story, brilliantly written and amusingly illustrated - with clear undercurrents of reality." - Parents in Touch
"A wonderful middle-grade book that's topical and ripe for discussion." - Wondrous Reads blog
"Manages to introduce the idea of politics for a 7+ audience with some serious points, but mainly laugh-out-loud humour." - MinervaReads blog
"Thoughtful, ambitions yarn published just in time for the general election." - Alex O'Connell, The Times
"The funniest book I've ever read." - The Guardian
"A well-crafted attack on adults who take themselves too seriously." - Books for Keeps
"Fans of David Walliams will love this book." - The Teacher
"This is an entertaining read for those who enjoy slapstick humour." - Kathryn Tyson, The School Librarian
"A brilliant read for kids who dream big." - Yattar Yattar Magazine
"A fast read which was funny and full of humour." - Tamar Hollman, Teen Titles
"A really fun book and a very enjoyable read." - Patricia Thompson, Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books)
"The Accidental Prime Minister is a big hit with KS2 and a great springboard for helping pupils to reflect on the responsibility of leaders in democracies like the UK." - Books for Topics

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