Extra Weird!

WeirDo #3

by Anh Do

I guess with a name like WEIRDO I was always going to be a bit strange!
Weir’s back and extra weird! Dad’s working on his cool dance moves for the local talent quest, while Weir’s trying out for the school soccer team!
Will Weir score a spot, or fall flat? It won’t be easy … but it will be FUNNY!

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Humor, Graphic Novels, Middle Grade

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2014

About the author

Anh Do is a comedian, artist and also one of the highest selling Australian authors of all time, with total book sales approaching 3 million.

Anh’s first book, The Happiest Refugee, is his enormously popular memoir recounting his perilous childhood journey in a tiny boat from war-torn Vietnam to Australia. The book became an instant hit and has won numerous awards including Australian Book of the Year.

Anh has since turned his attention to children’s book writing.

Weird Do is an illustrated series starring Weir (1st name), Do (2nd name), a kid with a very unfortunate name. Aimed at the 8+ market, these books have gone off the charts as national best-sellers, resulting in 14 books total and more on the way. The first Weir Do won the Australian Book Industry Award for Older Children (2014).

Other children's book series include Hotdog, the adventures of a sausage dog and also Ninja Kid, the escapades of a 10 year old Nerd who discovers he’s the world’s last ninja.

In 2019, Anh released Wolf Girl, a series about a little girl who gets lost in forest and befriends a group of dogs and an enormous Wolf who become her family. Then came Rise of the Mythix, which marks the first of a number of sagas described by Anh as ‘A superhero movie in a book’.

All of Anh Do’s books are mega bestsellers and all rate between 4-5 star averages on websites such as Goodreads and Amazon.

It’s clear that Anh is an exciting voice in literature, able to delight across age ranges and different genres with great success, and he isn’t planning to slow down any time soon.

Reviews

[Sue Gerhardt Griffiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Three books read, seven to go in this hilarious series. YAY!

[Edison Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite part about the book is when weir achieves his goal of becoming apart of the soccer team as a goalie.

The weir series is amazing because each book enables me to learn more about weir.

[Nectaria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK A LOT!

I don't care that I am a teenager and reading books for primary school students! Anh Do, never fails to impress me and make me laugh when reading his books. I can't wait for more about WeirDo and his seriously messed up family!

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

More funny stories from this Weird family

[Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was good as it made you want to turn to the next page. This book was quick and easy to read as your could easily finish reading it in 40 minutes.

[batima · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think its a great book with great moves

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is Very cool and awesome

5/5
I really like it because werido is very funny and nice. I like weir's sister because she is nice. I think that book is for 9 year old girls.

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – This was a fun book, like all the previous in the series. Weir and his family are definitely a bunch of weirdos. But it’s alright, because they kind of help to make weird seem rather cool in a way.

This series helps to show children that it’s okay to be different. It shows children that it’s okay to embrace those differences. In this book Weirs mom enters his dad into a contest. The contest allows his dad to show off the weirdest aspect of himself, which happens to be his strange dance moves. Everyone in the family pitches in and shows him some of their strange dance moves and when it comes time for the contest. His dad uses a combination of everyone’s ideas and dance moves.

His mom is always entering contests that let them each show off their differences between everyone around them. I kind of think thats a really neat that she helps them to embrace it. I look forward to reading the next book in the series soon!

[Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book of Weir Do is just as funny as the first 2. This time Weir is trying out for the talent show and the prize is..... dog food! Although Weir Do does not have a dog, his parents want him to join the talent show. His dad enters the contest and Weir has to be his partner when no one else will... will they win? Will Weir Do get a dog or will he be eating all the dog food?

[MisterT · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 An entertaining light read. Initially filled with gross humour like boogers and bird poop that i thought kids who are already confident readers might no longer find funny. But surprisingly the book sums up to a satisfying read (with things neatly tying up in the end i.e. integrating dance and soccer, sharing prize with dog lady).

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am very much not the target demographic but this book is amazing, what is more beneficial to a kid who feels like a weirdo than a kid literally named Weir Do. I love how they address that yeah his name is weirdo, and in some aspects that unfortunate, but he doesn't care. He has lots of friends, makes mistakes, but always ends up okay and happy by the end.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here we go again WeirDo 3. Ok listen this book is good but it is definitely my least favourite out of the three. It just seems like it was rushed and the stories were really similar to the first 2. Iv'e said this before but i love Anh Do but this book was a little sloppy. 3/5

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Third book in the off beat humorous and engaging series about Weir Do by Ayn Do the artist, author, actor, and almost everything else it seems. A fun read, with lots of pictures and not many words, but it is still all of irresistible charm. Roll on more Weir Do boys!

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the third Weir Do book, Weir joins the soccer team and dances with his dad on stage at a weird talent contest. It’s best to read these books in order, but you can still follow the easy narrative. Short book. Illustrations. Boy humour. As expected.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was a good book it was really funny and very enjoyable Weir Do is a very funny character but I prefer the dog called Fido

[Simon Sweetman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe not quite as good as the first two - but still good fun, good messages coming through too, without being hit over the head with them...

[evini herzfeld-kinsella · Rating 5 out of 5]

love reading to my kids before bed

[Brad Lambert · Rating 1 out of 5]

This just doesn't work for me, i gave it a go

[Tate.Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was great

[Lexi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the book will be very good

[Ninos]

its a good and funny book

[Alex]

It is really good and I really enjoyed it.

[Nancy (Colorado) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect humor for most 4th graders!

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3 according to 9 year old.

[Vani · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was amazing

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the humour & appreciate the story of giving it a go and showing such a supportive family.. my 6 year old loves it.

[Brian]

Excellent fun for early readers. Highly recommended ages 6-10

[Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!

[Hamaun]

Very short

[Mary T · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sons love when I read these books aloud to them. We read #3 and #4 outside in one day.