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Prankenstein
When Soapy Thompson's granny is shot through the roof on a turbo-charged stairlift he knows that something is not right. Someone, or something, is playing incredible, hilarious pranks on Soapy's family, neighbours and teachers - but who? Soapy and his friends appoint themselves chief detectives to solve the mystery and discover that the culprit is a hairy, superman figure - with a shocking secret!
253 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2014
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About the author
Andy Seed
100 books26 followersWriter of a multiplicity of things including humour, fun non-fiction for kids, memoirs for adults, education and wacky poetry.
Most recent book: ALL TEACHERS GREAT AND SMALL, a memoir about the tribulations of a young teacher in the Yorkshire Dales, described by the Daily Mail as "...heartwarming, hilarious...an enchanting memoir."
Most recent book: ALL TEACHERS GREAT AND SMALL, a memoir about the tribulations of a young teacher in the Yorkshire Dales, described by the Daily Mail as "...heartwarming, hilarious...an enchanting memoir."
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October 3, 2014
Pugh Thompson, known as Soapy, has three afflictions: an extremely risk averse lawyer mum , who is very ambitious for her son, the appalling Venus, who will stop at nothing for the best parts in the school play and to win a TV talent show, and his allergy to cheese.
Overnight a prankster has started hitting Soapy's family and neighbours, with the sort of pranks he would love to get away with. Who will be hit next? And is there any connection to the crumbs of cheese found nearby...
This is a fun book for fans of a Horrid Henry seeking more challenge, or of Mr Gum. I'd recommend it for Y3 or Y4 book corners. The illustrations are fantastic. My only criticism is for a couple of typos, and that some references are perhaps over the heads of this age group.
Overnight a prankster has started hitting Soapy's family and neighbours, with the sort of pranks he would love to get away with. Who will be hit next? And is there any connection to the crumbs of cheese found nearby...
This is a fun book for fans of a Horrid Henry seeking more challenge, or of Mr Gum. I'd recommend it for Y3 or Y4 book corners. The illustrations are fantastic. My only criticism is for a couple of typos, and that some references are perhaps over the heads of this age group.
July 11, 2022
On a mission to read every book I own
I used to love this book when I was 11/12 and it was nice to revisit it and bring back old memories
I used to love this book when I was 11/12 and it was nice to revisit it and bring back old memories
August 26, 2022
It's a very funny book and is short which is the perfect book to read in 1 sitting
October 5, 2023
I read this book to my young son and it prompted a lot of belly laughs, especially with his prudish mother calling farts 'bottom coughs.'
Very good fun!
Very good fun!
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