Beware Killer Tomatoes

by Jeremy Strong, Rowan Clifford (Illustrator)

Nicholas and his family are hatching eggs for his school's Easter Fair. But the eggs keep going missing and their new rabbits, Saucepan and Nibblewibble, are causing havoc in the garden. Perhaps Cilla, their nosy new neighbour, is even more trouble than she seems?

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Contemporary, Humor, Audiobook

130 pages, Paperback

Published February 27, 2007

Reviews

[Les Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m sure this was meant for a younger reader, nevertheless I loved every page. Well written with plenty of humour. Not quite five-star but very close.

[Jason Arbuckle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 198 - Jeremy Strong - Beware ! Killer Tomatoes

John Grisham is my favourite author... followed in no particular order, by Joe Talon, John Grisham and Steven Harris... as for children's authors... there can be only one - Jeremy Strong. Whether it is the 'Indoor Pirates' or the teacher 'Violet Pandemonium'; Strong is witty... silly... clever but always writes wonderful stories aimed at children and young people, never talking down to them. 

Jack Lemming is in hospital... he has broken his leg... badly... Jack is in hospital a lot... and this time he thinks he caused an accidental murder by toppling an enormous pyramid of tinned tomatoes onto an old man... only the legs remained uncovered. 

We are introduced to a fabulous set of characters... all of them weird and wonderful...

Who is the the alien under the bed ? Is Princess La-La as scary as she seems ? And why are the police wanting to question Jack ?

Not as brilliant as some of the others he has written but still an average Jeremy Strong novel is still a winner. 

Charming... utterly charming.

[Karla Welch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis: A boy ends up in hospital with a broken leg after he escapes the supermarket and hits his bike into a car. While in hospital, he thinks he murdered someone when he knocked over the stack of tomatoes that landed him in hospital. He meets a girl who doesn't talk due to the trauma of her parents divorce.

Key Words: Humour, life, growing up, divorce, accidents, mountain biking, boyhood.

School Year Group: Year 3

Review: A humorous plot, however the book was predictable and quite slow to start.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a bit messy plot-wise this one, has a lot of samey and therefore confusing chracters and doesn't really have a very satisfying conclusion. Also feels a bit mean-spirited in several sections. Calling a character 'Acne-Man'? Really? Fuck off. My youngest fidgeted A LOT while we were reading this although still claimed he liked it and picked out another Jeremy Strong book to read in future, so we'll see. I thought it was 'OK', stick that on the jacket sleeve.

[Alia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this book It was so hilarious and funny I love the way it tells the story and the way it’s drawn . 💗

[Tadhg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The one day everything was going right for him…

I thought this book was very good.
Strong has done a great job and is an excellent writer.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good children's book for an adult - a reminder of how children get hold of an idea that they are responsible.

Jack is in hospital after yet another 'jack-ccident' but he has a guilty secret and his days of being stuck in bed are tormented by fears of imminent arrest. Then he meets Maisie who is electively mute.

It's a good picture of hospital life.

[A.m. Layet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the book that began our interest in Jeremy Strong. Funny, light hearted, well structured, but undemanding, it was just right for some of the younger members of my household. For children in the 8-12 age range, you could do a lot, lot, worse.

[Cathal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very funny Story with lots of funny parts.

[Audrey Foo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was alright, but it got boring in the middle. There wasn't really a clear plot to it.

[Ben Ost · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a book that I read a few years back, like when I was 7. I still remenber all of it. One of the best book i've read. Great laughs and great stories

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awsome and funny

[Kloe Till · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in a HOUR! It was that good.Jack is always in hospital with Maisie and Kirsty .
Does he ever get out

[Katy W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very funny, but not quite as good as the Hundred-mile-an-hour dog books.

[Malaika Opany · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book for younger kids.Very fun a very quick to read.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Oxford Literary festival find - fun!

[Safooraa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny!

[Sarah Goode · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad

[Cheneil]

Good and funny