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WeirDo #12
Hopping Weird!
Mum’s got a cool new job at the animal hospital... but now Weir’s house is like a ZOO! How can Bella and Weir help look after all the animals AND finish their school project?! It won’t be easy... but it will be FUNNY!
- GenresChildrensGraphic Novels
160 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2019
27 people are currently reading
187 people want to read
About the author
Anh Do
197 books461 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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April 15, 2019
Her new job as a nurse at the animal hospital allows Weir’s mother to bring home sick animals so they can be rehabilitated before returning to the wild. Weir, Sally and Roger love helping out.
The family pets, Blockhead and FiDo, aren’t as happy about this arrangement. The star of this book is a joey called Joey (naturally) with an injured foot that needs time to heal before being reunited with its mother.
Meanwhile, Weir and Bella pair up to complete Miss Franklin’s newest assignment, to make a short film about friendship. They’re happy to be working together but can’t decide what to film.
I love all of the WeirDo books and although this wasn’t one of my favourites I really liked the focus on friendship in this book. Jules Faber’s illustrations are priceless as always. I enjoyed them all but had a good chuckle at the brainstorm.
The family pets, Blockhead and FiDo, aren’t as happy about this arrangement. The star of this book is a joey called Joey (naturally) with an injured foot that needs time to heal before being reunited with its mother.
Meanwhile, Weir and Bella pair up to complete Miss Franklin’s newest assignment, to make a short film about friendship. They’re happy to be working together but can’t decide what to film.
I love all of the WeirDo books and although this wasn’t one of my favourites I really liked the focus on friendship in this book. Jules Faber’s illustrations are priceless as always. I enjoyed them all but had a good chuckle at the brainstorm.
This is a great series for kids, from the humour (yes, even the dad jokes!) to the couple of fold-in pages in this specific book to the fun lenticular covers. If you read this book, make sure you keep an eye on Granddad’s false teeth!
June 28, 2022
This was so cool!
Weir’s mum works at the animal hospital.
Sick animals are brought home to be rehabilitated.
So now their home is like a zoo.
Joey, the joey is the main attraction, Blockhead and Fido, the family pets are miffed about it.
Bella and Weir have a school project about friendship to tackle but where to start.
Lots of laughs from start to end and it’s all thanks to the adorable wounded joey.
A wonderful children’s series!
Weir’s mum works at the animal hospital.
Sick animals are brought home to be rehabilitated.
So now their home is like a zoo.
Joey, the joey is the main attraction, Blockhead and Fido, the family pets are miffed about it.
Bella and Weir have a school project about friendship to tackle but where to start.
Lots of laughs from start to end and it’s all thanks to the adorable wounded joey.
A wonderful children’s series!
March 28, 2019
When Weir's mum starts a job at an animal hospital you know its going to be funny. Bella and Weir have to try and make a film for school about friendship but have no idea where to start but thanks to a injured Joey and lots of laughs they get there in the end.
Another great book from Anh Do!
Another great book from Anh Do!
September 18, 2025
Weir's mum works at an animal hospital and often brings home animals to care for before being realised back into the wild like a baby kangaroo. Weir and Bella have a class project - a film about friendship. love the pictures and the story
April 18, 2019
Cute book in pink about a joey becoming friends with the family. Basic story, good pictures and sure to become a class favourite.
April 22, 2019
Very funny. - Luke 7 😚😝🧐😔🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 26, 2022
This is a great easy book to read
November 26, 2022
A very cute story about friendship. Loved it.
August 23, 2024
A couple of cheap jokes and a simple predictable plot.
March 4, 2025
Great book
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