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Three Great Books for Middle Grade Readers

publication date: Oct 9, 2024
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author/source: Anne Coates

Small Fry by David Baddiel

Small Fry by David BaddielIllustrated by Cory Loftis, this is the heartwarming story of one boy and his brilliant burgers, by one of the Uk's top-selling, award-winning authors.

Benny Burns spends every weekend helping his dad by working at their burger van, parked outside the local football ground. And when Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book and begins following its instructions, he starts cooking incredible food – so good, in fact, that he attracts the unwanted attention of fast-food giant Bonkers Burgers! and its CEO, Bodley Bonkers.

To Bodley, Benny and his burgers are a threat that must be eliminated… by any means necessary. And so, along with his dad and his two best friends, Jasper and Mina, Benny must find a way to defeat Bonkers Burgers, help rescue his dad’s business, and share his passion for cooking with the world – a mission that leads to him competing with the world’s greatest chef to cook the best burger.

Funny, exciting, and a wonderful depiction of a father-son relationship. 

 

The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson

The Snowman Code by Simon StephensonIllustrated by Reggie Brown and written by a multi-talented author, this extremely funny story is sure to tickle the fancy of readers.

In London, during a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins between Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in need.

Together, Blessing and Albert must find a way to defeat Blessing’s bullies, win back Albert’s long-lost love Clementine, and even overcome the never-ending winter itself…

The Snowman Code is a heartwarming, hilarious and unforgettable modern classic for families to curl up with on frosty winter nights.

 

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad ScienceFrom beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist.

Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don’t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don’t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good… until they receive a mysterious invitation.

Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb – a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they’ve ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it’s too late!

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the incredibly funny, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon – an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity. 

All three booka are published in hardback by HarperCollins Children's Books and are available from bookshops and online. Audiobooks available and paperbacks will follow.