Even Sillier Seriously Silly Stories!

Even Sillier Seriously Silly Stories!

by Arthur Robins (Illustrator), Laurence Anholt (Author), Laurence Anholt (Author), Arthur Robins (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Once upon a time there was a football-crazy boy, a fun-free town and a girl who got lost in the forest - but did they all live happily ever after?

Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They're scarily silly!

Includes Cinderboy, The Fried Piper of Hamstring (Shortlisted for the Notts Children's Book Award), Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares (Children's Book Award Pick of the Year).

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 03 Jan 2013

ISBN 10: 1408324202
ISBN 13: 9781408324202
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A collection of three hilarious best-selling stories, perfect for younger readers.

Media Reviews
An enjoyable romp through these madcap retellings of traditional tales will amuse and entertain the young reader...sure to be popular with girls and boys alike * Carousel *
These are fabulous short stories that will have youngsters who are ready to read short stories on their own lapping up every word and laughing on every page. Add the chaotic style illustrations and these are a sure-fire winner for any young reader * Birmingham Post *
It is written in an amusing way. I think this book is very funny * guardian.co.uk *
These are imaginative developments of well known tales such as 'Snow White and the Seven Aliens' and 'Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares', total incentives to read for fun. * The School Librarian *
Three hilarious short stories that might remind you of ones you know...they encourage newly developing or reluctant readers, but are great fun for all ages and abilities * Primary Times *
Hilarious short stories that will have you laughing out loud * Primary Times *
These are fabulous, short stories that will have youngsters who are ready to read short stories on their own lapping up every word and laughing on every page. Add the chaotic style illustrations and these are a sure-fire winner for any young reader. * Birmingham Post *
It is written in an amusing way with good descriptions. I think this book is very funny. * Guardian *
Fantastically funny. * tBk Magazine *
Three hilarious short stories that might remind you of ones you know. They encourage newly developing or reluctant readers, but are great fun for all ages and abilities. * Primary Times *
An enjoyable romp through these madcap retellings of traditional tales will amuse and entertain the young reader... sure to be popular with boys and girls alike. * Carousel *
Author Bio

Author Laurence Anholt has been writing children's books since 1984, many illustrated by his wife Cathy, but he also works with other artists and illustrates himself. His books have been won the Smarties Gold Award twice, as well as numerous other prizes, and he is among the top 150 most-borrowed authors on PLR. He was also listed as one of the Top 10 Children's Authors in the UK in the Independent on Sunday.
Arthur Robins is a hugely talented illustrator who in addition to illustrating children's books, also provides pictures for magazines, newspapers and advertisements. He has illustrated over 20 books for Orchard.