The Donut Diaries: Revenge is Sweet

Sep 20, 2024 4:29 PM

Author:Dermot Milligan,David Tazzyman,Anthony McGowan

From the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark comes The Donut Diaries.

Dermot Milligan's got problems. He's overweight, and hooked on donuts. His mother has booked him in to see Dr Morlock, a nutritionist who looks like a Dementor. The diary is Dr Morlock's idea. Not only does Dermot have to write down how many donuts he eats, but also - and this is the really rubbish part - HIS FEELINGS!

This is Dermot's second hilarious adventure, featuring his battles against the bullies, and hardest of all, his beloved donuts. After one term at St Michaels, Dermot thinks things can't sink any lower. All his classmates call him Donut, his insane PE teacher Mr Fricker despises him, the evil Floppy-Haired kid is out to get him... and now someone seems to be, er, going to the toilet in inappropriate places around the school. The Head calls in the services of internationally famous poo expert Dr Morlock to help track down the culprit - and somehow the finger of suspicion is pointed at Dermot. Can he turn detective and find out who's behind the poo - before his reputation is ruined forever?

Reviews

A cheeky and funny delight . . . The author's irreverence will appeal to young and old readers

—— Martin Chiltern , Daily Telegraph

Madcap and lavatorial

—— Kitty Empire , Observer

Plenty of laughs and a plot involving poo so it’s bound to be a hit

—— Sarah Kingsford , Sunday Express

Jolly and engaging and humorous

—— The Bookbag

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

Switching between Chuck and Danielle's viewpoints and with knowing asides to his child readers, Dickinson produces great comedy . . . An approachable book that will also read aloud well and provide a lot of amusement (and some food for thought)

—— Books for Keeps

Brims with elegant prose, enchantment, comedy and mischief . . . It's the perfect gift but also a book to squirrel away for yourself and enjoy on a rainy afternoon

—— Independent

Smartly written, the tales can be enjoyed afresh, imbued with a love of words that will no doubt excite and delight your child. The new hardback collection is printed in large type so should be a good first read. It would also make a lovely gift

—— Junior

Each of the stories in this anthology is a magic bean: a wondrous take that will capture your imagination. Lovingly crafted by some of the finest authors and illustrators in the business . . . these 'magic beans' will delight and thoroughly entertain

—— Anne Whelton , Maternity Magazine

All the stories give a fresh and immediate version of the often cruel but funny originals where the darkest sides of human nature are contrasted against innocent honesty; magic intervening first on one side, then the other, until virtue triumphs. Skilful writing from modern storytellers

—— Tina Massey , Carousel

A bright cover and good sized print are attractive but the irresistible factor is the list of 14 authors . . . Amazing, brilliant and a comparative bargain

—— The School Librarian

Stephens' top-notch time-travel thriller has a quirky mixed bag of heroes and villains, a clever and compelling plotline and graphic action sequences that just cry out for the big screen treatment

—— Pam Norfolk , Lytham St Annes Express

A wonderful story you can easily lose yourself in

—— Notes of Life

First-rate fantasy

—— Armadillo

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