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WeirDo #9
Spooky Weird!
Halloween’s coming up, and Bella and Weir are busy working on their costumes. But everything will be turned upside-down when Weir Do finds out his family is moving away!
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2017
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About the author
Anh Do
186 books455 followersAnh 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.
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.
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November 23, 2017
I love this series! I stumbled across them after a bunch had already been released and I binge-read them, then encouraged my mother to do the same. Now each time a new one shows up in my library’s acquisitions list, I jump right in there and push the kids out of the way to get my hands on it first. Sorry, kiddies!
This one was even better than the rest for me because, well, Halloween. 👻🎃🦇
Not only do we get to check out Weir and Henry’s Halloween costumes throughout the years, we also enjoy Bella and Weir’s rummage in the garage to find stuff that can be transformed into this year’s costume. With some trick or treating, a missing pet, haunted house and the impending tragedy of the Do family needing to move house, there’s plenty to keep your attention. And did I mention the terrible Dad jokes?
Every book in this series is so much fun to read and I love Jules Faber’s illustrations. They really bring the characters to life. I am already looking forward to WeirDo #10!
This one was even better than the rest for me because, well, Halloween. 👻🎃🦇
Not only do we get to check out Weir and Henry’s Halloween costumes throughout the years, we also enjoy Bella and Weir’s rummage in the garage to find stuff that can be transformed into this year’s costume. With some trick or treating, a missing pet, haunted house and the impending tragedy of the Do family needing to move house, there’s plenty to keep your attention. And did I mention the terrible Dad jokes?
Every book in this series is so much fun to read and I love Jules Faber’s illustrations. They really bring the characters to life. I am already looking forward to WeirDo #10!
April 27, 2022
Another fabulous instalment and as I love Halloween this one was spookily good.
I love listening to the audio version because, well, Stig Wemyss. Eventually though I will collect all the WeirDo books to delight in Jules Faber’s fantastic illustrations and to read Anh Do’s riveting words.
I love listening to the audio version because, well, Stig Wemyss. Eventually though I will collect all the WeirDo books to delight in Jules Faber’s fantastic illustrations and to read Anh Do’s riveting words.
October 4, 2024
Another fun read with my son.
May 21, 2018
This book was amazing 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼👾👾👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
December 29, 2018
All 3 (2 boys, 1 girl) of my kids love the Weirdo series. Super engaging and fun to read.
December 5, 2018
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Positives: I enjoyed this book more than book #8. This is because this book did not feel convoluted as there was only a main plot and a subplot which I really liked. Furthermore, the plot of this book is quite interesting , especially the plot about Weir Do moving houses
Negatives: I do not have many negatives about this book. My only negative would be again, just like with the other books the character development. Only Weir and Bella felt developed to me. Perhaps a solution to this problem would be to only focus the series around Weir's family or not introduce so many characters.
Recommendation: I recommend this book for young children (5-13) however I also recommend this book for teenagers and adults looking for a light and funny read as the plot of this book is one of the best in this series and interesting enough for teenagers and adults.
Conclusion: Spooky Weird! is one of the best books in the WeirDo series. It contains one of the best plots in the series and does not have a convoluted plot.
Summary: Look at the Goodreads page of this book
Positives: I enjoyed this book more than book #8. This is because this book did not feel convoluted as there was only a main plot and a subplot which I really liked. Furthermore, the plot of this book is quite interesting , especially the plot about Weir Do moving houses
Negatives: I do not have many negatives about this book. My only negative would be again, just like with the other books the character development. Only Weir and Bella felt developed to me. Perhaps a solution to this problem would be to only focus the series around Weir's family or not introduce so many characters.
Recommendation: I recommend this book for young children (5-13) however I also recommend this book for teenagers and adults looking for a light and funny read as the plot of this book is one of the best in this series and interesting enough for teenagers and adults.
Conclusion: Spooky Weird! is one of the best books in the WeirDo series. It contains one of the best plots in the series and does not have a convoluted plot.
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July 20, 2022
In this one, the Do family need to move house for some unknown reason. They also have Halloween and American spelling of neighbours for some reason.
Anyway, Weir checks out his new school with some similar looking and named people for comedic effect that kids might enjoy.
A strange turn of events means Weir gets to stay at his school.
Anyway, Weir checks out his new school with some similar looking and named people for comedic effect that kids might enjoy.
A strange turn of events means Weir gets to stay at his school.
September 10, 2025
Weir's family is moving house the day after Halloween and its a struggle as he likes where he currently lives and his school and friends. Enjoyed this story with Weir and Bella figuring out their Halloween costumes and Weir with his relatable concerns about moving house
October 8, 2018
We are loving this series. This was a good one - for sure.
July 22, 2020
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March 14, 2021
A very funny, simple read that makes the kids feel quite accomplished with their reading goals, without being too simple.
May 19, 2021
I enjoyed this book as it was exciting and a I loved the humour.
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November 25, 2022
Another awesome story. I really enjoyed it.
August 2, 2023
Great series about a mixed race boy. Combination of text and pictures works well. Weir and his best friend Bella work together to plan their Halloween costumes. But will Weir’s family be forced to move away? Gentle story with positive messages about acceptance.
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