Jack Slater, Monster Investigator

Jan 16, 2025 8:47 AM

Author:John Dougherty,Glen McCready

Jack Slater is an official Monster Investigator - licensed to hunt out monsters who turn up under beds and terrorize small children (and his parents!). Armed with a high-power torch (monsters hate the light), a pocketful of spare batteries and a much-loved teddy (there is nothing monsters hate more than a favourite childhood toy), he sets off down to Monster Underworld when news reaches his ears that the monsters are on the march. They're getting organized and no-one, not even the Prime Minister in Downing Street, is safe any more...

Reviews

This is a light-hearted but perceptive story about the conflict between a mother's love of her work and of her son

—— Nicolette Jones , The Sunday Times

Smith's chatty accessible style allows her to tackle quite serious issues in an entertaining way

—— Kathryn Ross , Scotsman

A warm, witty and inspiring tale . . . This is a fine and funny pre-teens book with some lovely zany illustrations by David Tazzyman

—— Martin Chilton , Daily Telegraph

A deliciously funny tales of a kid with a super sweet tooth. Perfect for boys and girls, with laughs and fun galore

—— Natasha Harding , The Sun

Dermot's diaries are very revealing as he tells all in hilarious and embarrassing detail

—— Julia Eccleshare , Love Reading 4 Kids

A great read . . . Funny and full of ideas

—— Active Dad

This book is brilliant for all those who want to laugh out loud . . . This diary has it all including brilliant illustrations

—— Scribbler Magazine

I give this 10/10 (I might not have entirely enjoyed the boy humour but it was well written, suited the style of the book which addresses serious issues with a smile)

—— Nayu's Reading Corner

Dermot's voice is blunt and hilarious, exactly what you'd expect from a boy of his age . . . The Donut Diaries is the perfect book for readers aged 9+, especially those who will soon be starting big school themselves

—— Wondrous Reads

A hilarious diary which will have the reader chuckling as events unfold - and empathising with Dermot as he shares anguishes common to many near-teenage boys

—— Parents In Touch

This is the funniest book I have ever read, I can't wait until the next book in the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little laugh

—— Guardian Children's Review

Funny and sweet in equal measure and I thoroughly enjoyed it

—— Writing from the Tub

A new twist to the diary genre

—— Irish Independent

Like a donut, this book is somehow sweet and disgusting at the same time. Oh, and it's very funny too!

—— Andy Stanton, author of MR GUM

It's very much that wet sloppy fart kind of humour. Your kids will absolutely love this book. It's a great "next step up" the reading ladder

—— bfkbooks

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