The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Nov 17, 2024 7:51 PM

Author:Eoin Colfer

Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named 'the best boy in the world'. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Will's wish comes true – he's the best boy in the world at last! Marty is not happy, and decides that something must be done . . .

Funny, quirky fiction with brilliant black-and-white illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Boys and girls aged 7+ will love this!

Reviews

Mitch knows more totally useless things about useless subjects that anybody on Earth

—— Chris Tarrant

Sure to whet appetites for geography

—— Daily Express

Gantos, as always, delivers bushels of food for thought and plenty of outright guffaws

—— Booklist

A fast-paced and witty read

—— School Library Journal

Skillfully delivered, hugely popular, continuously funny and utterly unique

—— Guardian

The spiritual lovechild of Tommy Cooper and Steve Martin, if such a thing were possible

—— The Stage

Bursting with silly situations and hilarious antics

—— Bournemouth Daily Echo

A real delight

—— Bournemouth Daily Echo

The perfect book to provoke a smile.

—— Daily Express

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