Author:Pete Johnson
Gareth has never been the most popular boy at school, but he's always done all right. Things seem to look up when he befriends Jake, the new boy who's full of exciting tales about film premieres and life in London - but when Gareth is caught doing an impression of Jake's faux-cockney accent, things turn very bad. Jake is furious and determined to have his revenge on Gareth, He wants Gareth out of the school and turns all the other kids against him. Gareth has to draw on the memory of his beloved Grandad - and on Grandad's wrestler alter-ego Avenger in order to fight back against Jake. But is Jake really the opponent he seems to be?
Gareth is a most convincing character, his struggles plain to see
—— Lindsay Fraser , GuardianThere is excitement enough here to make the path towards wisdom an appealing one to a young reader
—— The School LibrarianThe story does go along at a lick and keeps you turning pages
—— Jan Mark , TESA brilliant read
—— Sunday Express4 stars
—— Paul Wray , The Funday TimesA mystery and adventure book combined
—— Newcastle Evening ChronicleHillarious
—— Yorkshire Evening PostI think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!
—— Evan Jones , South Wales ArgusThis book really makes you giggle
—— Brandon Nichols , School Review