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Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face #2
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the Quest for the Magic Porcupine
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Oi! You at the back! Yes, you! Stop mucking about and get a move on. Some of us are waiting to get
going on this quest you know! These magic porcupines are pretty hard to find, so pay attention and
stick with our fearless heroes, Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face.
It could take many years for us to finish our gigantic quest, or it could take just under 200 pages, but I'm pretty sure we'll be back in time for tea, 'cause we'll be starving by then . . .
With a host of unforgettable characters such as . . . ummm . . . old what's her face and . . . errrr . . . young fellow-me-lad, this is nail-biting and thumb-sucking adventure that will leave you laughing and cheering and quite possibly really fancying a banana!
Oi! You at the back! Yes, you! Stop mucking about and get a move on. Some of us are waiting to get
going on this quest you know! These magic porcupines are pretty hard to find, so pay attention and
stick with our fearless heroes, Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face.
It could take many years for us to finish our gigantic quest, or it could take just under 200 pages, but I'm pretty sure we'll be back in time for tea, 'cause we'll be starving by then . . .
With a host of unforgettable characters such as . . . ummm . . . old what's her face and . . . errrr . . . young fellow-me-lad, this is nail-biting and thumb-sucking adventure that will leave you laughing and cheering and quite possibly really fancying a banana!
192 pages, Paperback
First published August 7, 2014
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About the author
John Dougherty
73 books19 followersJohn Dougherty is an award-winning Northern Irish children's writer, born in the town of Larne in 1964. He now lives in Gloucestershire.
He worked as a primary school teacher in London during the 1990s and early 2000s, and during this period began to write stories for children. His first book was published in 2004 and he left teaching the same year to concentrate on his writing career.
From November 2013 – 2015, he was chair of CWIG, the Children's Writer's and Illustrators Group, a sub-group of the UK's Society of Authors.
He worked as a primary school teacher in London during the 1990s and early 2000s, and during this period began to write stories for children. His first book was published in 2004 and he left teaching the same year to concentrate on his writing career.
From November 2013 – 2015, he was chair of CWIG, the Children's Writer's and Illustrators Group, a sub-group of the UK's Society of Authors.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
November 5, 2017
Every reluctant young reader needs to read these books. I'm 25 years old; I find them hilarious, but someone much younger than me would be rolling on the floor in fit of giggles. There is, of course, plenty of humor that adults will relate to, too, such as the many, many chapters featuring the Traffic Light of Waiting a Crazy Long Time.
This is the perfect choice for kids who aren't quite ready for Lemony Snicket, but still enjoy that kind of humor.
This is the perfect choice for kids who aren't quite ready for Lemony Snicket, but still enjoy that kind of humor.
February 18, 2019
Yksi tähti lisää ninjakirjastonhoitajasta.
April 21, 2018
Delightfully humorous - and a humor all it's own. Lots of asides, illustrations and typeface for highlights, and badgers. Rascally badgers.
February 12, 2018
Oh no! The devilishly evil badgers have escaped from prison and plan to unleash chaos on the town's residents. Have no fear, Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face will rescue the day! They head out to find someone who knows about stories to help them find the correct path. Who else would know something about stories other than the fearsome Miss Butterworth, the ninja Librarian. After receiving guidance, the duo set off to find the magical porcupine to help stop the mischievous badgers. Will the kids be able to save the king? What evil deeds is the badgers planning?
The story was fun to read and engaging, especially to young children. Many of the jokes were clever while a bit silly, but a few jokes were repetitive. However, I feel like that is a common trend in children's books (IE Lemony Snicket). A cute and delightful read for any young reader.
The story was fun to read and engaging, especially to young children. Many of the jokes were clever while a bit silly, but a few jokes were repetitive. However, I feel like that is a common trend in children's books (IE Lemony Snicket). A cute and delightful read for any young reader.
July 8, 2021
Based on its title, I thought this would be another dumb kids book full of potty humor. I was completely wrong. This was hilarious, clever, absurd, and I can't wait to read more of the series with my son.
February 28, 2018
Cannot express how much I love this series.
May 26, 2018
If you have kids, you MUST buy this book for them! Well, I would also suggest you buy it for yourself.
The narrative is super funny and engaging. I mean, there are talking badgers, guys!
The narrative is super funny and engaging. I mean, there are talking badgers, guys!
November 8, 2018
Funnier than the first one!
January 2, 2019
this is a great book for ages 8-10 my little brother rated the book 5 out of 5 stars he loved 1st book too
March 12, 2019
Even more painful and plotless than the first one. Gave the kids a few laughs, but I refuse to read any more of these.
July 15, 2019
sharp wit and genuinely funny story telling keeps every thing moving along at a rattling speed. clever,surprising and satisfyingly silly
October 14, 2020
Hyvää huumoria, myös aikuinen viihtyy tämän kirjan parissa
April 9, 2021
Silly silly silly but my 8 and 10yr old boys thought it was hilarious. Worth every minute.
February 21, 2018
these series makes me crazy but my.daughter loves it
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