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Just Crazy!
"Just Crazy!" Is this the right book for you? Take the crazy test and find out the answer. Answer yes or no: Do you bounce so high on your bed that you hit your head on the ceiling? Do you ever look in the mirror and see a maniac staring back at you? Do you like to read stories about kittens, puppies and ponies getting mashed and pulverised? Do you sometimes get the urge to take your clothes off and cover yourself in mud? Do you often waste your time taking crazy tests like this one? Score by giving one point for each 'yes' answer. If you score 3-5, you are completely crazy. You will love this book. If you score 1-2, you are not completely crazy, but you're not far from it. You will love this book. If you score 0, you are so crazy you don't even realise you're crazy. You will love this book.
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First published August 1, 2000
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About the author
Andy Griffiths
287 books823 followersAndy Griffiths is Australia’s most popular children’s writer. He is the author of over 20 books, including nonsense verse, short stories, comic novels and plays. Over the past 15 years Andy’s books have been New York Times bestsellers, won over 50 children’s choice awards, been adapted as a television cartoon series and sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
Andy is best known as the author of the much-loved Just! series and The Day My Bum Went Psycho. In 2008 Andy became the first Australian author to win six children’s choice awards in one year for Just Shocking!, smashing his previous record of 4 awards for The Bad Book in 2005.
In 2008 Andy and his wife Jill collaborated with The Bell Shakespeare Company on the popular and critically acclaimed theatrical production Just Macbeth! which was nominated for two Helpmann Awards. In July 2010 Just Macbeth!completed a return sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received rave reviews. The book of the play was shortlisted in the children’s section of the 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
Andy has had a long-standing collaboration with the multi-talented illustrator Terry Denton. Together they have produced theJust! series, the wildly popular The Bad Book and The Very Bad Book, the ridiculous illustrated guide What Bumosaur is That?, and the Seussian-inspired early readers The Cat on the Mat is Flat and The Big Fat Cow that Goes Kapow! Their latest book is The 13-Storey Treehouse (September 2011).
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Andy is best known as the author of the much-loved Just! series and The Day My Bum Went Psycho. In 2008 Andy became the first Australian author to win six children’s choice awards in one year for Just Shocking!, smashing his previous record of 4 awards for The Bad Book in 2005.
In 2008 Andy and his wife Jill collaborated with The Bell Shakespeare Company on the popular and critically acclaimed theatrical production Just Macbeth! which was nominated for two Helpmann Awards. In July 2010 Just Macbeth!completed a return sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received rave reviews. The book of the play was shortlisted in the children’s section of the 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.
Andy has had a long-standing collaboration with the multi-talented illustrator Terry Denton. Together they have produced theJust! series, the wildly popular The Bad Book and The Very Bad Book, the ridiculous illustrated guide What Bumosaur is That?, and the Seussian-inspired early readers The Cat on the Mat is Flat and The Big Fat Cow that Goes Kapow! Their latest book is The 13-Storey Treehouse (September 2011).
http://us.macmillan.com/author/andygr...
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June 8, 2016
i loved andy's books as a kid. i think they were targeted for young boys, with that kind of slapstick humour. still great tho
September 20, 2015
What I like about this book is its very funny and ridiculous it has a lot of different storys in every chapter is what happened in his life (Andy Griffiths) Wow his life is very hard to believe but it is very very funny. Why I chose this book is it looked wacky and funny in the cover looked crazy and it had bright colours on it.
My favourite character in this book was Andy Griffiths he is also who made the book!
He sounds like he is very important and crazy.
My favourite chapter in this book is chapter 1 I like this Chapter because it happened in my life too the chapter is about band aids this chapter is very disgusting and very funny
I think this is the funniest chapter in the book!
My favourite character in this book was Andy Griffiths he is also who made the book!
He sounds like he is very important and crazy.
My favourite chapter in this book is chapter 1 I like this Chapter because it happened in my life too the chapter is about band aids this chapter is very disgusting and very funny
I think this is the funniest chapter in the book!
December 13, 2010
This book made me fall in love with the Just series. It was the first book I read, so that might explain something.
Read This.
This stories in here might be stupid and just plain dumb, but who cares? Slap-stick humour became famous for a reason.
Read This.
This stories in here might be stupid and just plain dumb, but who cares? Slap-stick humour became famous for a reason.
July 20, 2022
While I love their series I didn’t like this book one bit. Really disappointed me so decided to stick with the series and not going to read any more stand slimes by these authors.
November 11, 2013
JUST CRAZY!
Review!
Andy Griffiths’ Just Crazy is a fiction novel based on different stories of a story particularly about the crazy life of an 11-year-old boy. The main character, Andy, Andy is a humorous, joking, and is consistently making a fool of himself. The story is also expository/ a narrative perspective (telling us), because sometimes Andy is talking to us and sometimes Andy is talking to someone else which is interesting for those of you who like diary formed/based novels. I read this book to the end because it hooked me on by Andy’s personality and how he makes a fool of himself. This book makes me feel for Andy especially when he is embarrassed. However, for those of you who dislike many settings and stories in one novel or a full of nonsense packed in one then you might want to avoid this novel. On the other hand, if you like the novel Diary Of a Wimpy Kid then Just Crazy is just right for you!
Review!
Andy Griffiths’ Just Crazy is a fiction novel based on different stories of a story particularly about the crazy life of an 11-year-old boy. The main character, Andy, Andy is a humorous, joking, and is consistently making a fool of himself. The story is also expository/ a narrative perspective (telling us), because sometimes Andy is talking to us and sometimes Andy is talking to someone else which is interesting for those of you who like diary formed/based novels. I read this book to the end because it hooked me on by Andy’s personality and how he makes a fool of himself. This book makes me feel for Andy especially when he is embarrassed. However, for those of you who dislike many settings and stories in one novel or a full of nonsense packed in one then you might want to avoid this novel. On the other hand, if you like the novel Diary Of a Wimpy Kid then Just Crazy is just right for you!
April 12, 2014
In this book there were some stories. The first one was band aid and the second one was mostly about a fog that ate stuff and the next one was about a crazy, bad,dumb, bad, crazy idea, guess why it was like that? Because there was this boy that got heaps and heaps of balloons, enough to get him to float in the air and guess what happened? There was this power line and he risked his while life and he was almost nude when he got back. And the last one was mud men about a son and a dad who had their house completely shut down and the key were in the apartment and they were nude and they didn't want to go onto the street without towels. And they rolled around in the mud and they jumped from garden to garden towards the apartment and in the end they got the keys and opened the door and got their clothes on.
March 30, 2015
Oh my goodness if this wasn't the greatest series written for middle grade kids who want to be endlessly entertained then I don't know what is. These books are the most fantastic, imaginative, gross and wonderful stories, not to mention the illustrations! The book is filled with flip pictures, other smaller stories of cartoons across the pages and it is just SO entertaining. I have never laughed so much reading anything in my life, and despite being about twelve or so when I did read them all, I'm sure they'd still make me laugh just as hard now. Do your kids and yourself a favour and get hold of them all!
November 22, 2009
Yet again, Andy Griffiths is a magnificent writer, making tehe most out of every situation. I watched an interview with him once on T.V. and I agree with his idea of writing 'the just series'.
...things you want to do but would never dream of actually doing it.
I have had some of these encounters myself, personally I call them lifetime dreams, LOL.
Just recently I did a lifetime dream of eating spaghett, but really messy. At the end it was like all over the floor and my face was stained orange! ^w^
...things you want to do but would never dream of actually doing it.
I have had some of these encounters myself, personally I call them lifetime dreams, LOL.
Just recently I did a lifetime dream of eating spaghett, but really messy. At the end it was like all over the floor and my face was stained orange! ^w^
April 6, 2011
This is a book about a kid called Andy and his funny tales some off which involve his best friend Danny and a girl he likes from school called Lisa. I thought it was a really funny book especially the mudman story and the story called a really crazy bad dumb idea. I would definitely recommend this book
May 6, 2014
This book has multiple shortstories inside it, it is really funny and a really good read.
Its about a boy called Andy, that has unusual stuff happen to him
Its a average sized book, and i would recommened to 10-14
Its about a boy called Andy, that has unusual stuff happen to him
Its a average sized book, and i would recommened to 10-14
October 17, 2007
o yeah, the just series is the best series in the world. the drawings done by terry denton, super funny, and so are all the other stories.
January 15, 2011
I read this when I was bored from my cousin's bookshelf After that I kept reading it. Some stories are gross, some are funny and some are just plain crazy.
January 25, 2011
Again, like Just Tricking, this book doesn't help you at all, however, it has many different and funny stories. You couldn't sleep because of this book cauz this book really is funny!
July 29, 2011
Andy Griffith's books are so much fun to read aloud.
October 13, 2011
Hilarious book about teeth glowing in the dark, flying away with balloons and eating a goldfish.
Read this book if you want to feel a little bit more normal.
Read this book if you want to feel a little bit more normal.
January 31, 2012
Still very fun to read, even though this a series from my childhood history.
October 4, 2012
this is another one of my favrote books. this book has 9 storries in it and my beast one is when his dog snottie eats his homework he cant tell the teacher that so he makes the dog vomit it back up.
January 9, 2013
Andy Griffiths is an awesome and hilarious author. This book is full of little funny stories that everyone will enjoy.
February 9, 2013
A great book to read if YOU are crazy (like myself)! The crazy test says so! But it's still a good book to read even if you are NOT crazy.
September 27, 2013
just crazy by Andy Griffiths
just crazy is book with a bunch of crazy short stories.
i like these stories because most of them are not possible in real life and it really is crazy.
just crazy is book with a bunch of crazy short stories.
i like these stories because most of them are not possible in real life and it really is crazy.
March 21, 2014
LOVED IT
Read
February 6, 2015It truly is CRAZY, more crazy than I would think.
March 31, 2016
From Paul Jennings to Andy Griffiths, this is an awesome book!
Love the drawings in the pages, the stories themselves. I'm always finding myself rereading this book time and time again.
Love the drawings in the pages, the stories themselves. I'm always finding myself rereading this book time and time again.
October 9, 2016
The title says it all! fun book. it will make you crazy! so amazingly crazy! i love the illustration too! super love it. :)
August 20, 2017
This is amazing andy
October 26, 2017
Mate, Andy's books are...
PURE GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PURE GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 12, 2018
Such a good book. See mum whoop and clap and cheer!
Childhood classic.
Childhood classic.
August 9, 2019
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April 14, 2023
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton "Just Crazy" is a hilarious and wildly entertaining book that will captivate young readers with its outrageous antics and laugh-out-loud humour. This book, the fourth in the "Just" series. The unconventional format of "Just Crazy" is one of its most notable features. The book is filled with zany illustrations, doodles, and comic strips that add to the story's fun. The imaginative use of visuals enhances the reading experience, making it an excellent choice for reluctant readers or those who enjoy visual storytelling.
Aside from the humour, "Just Crazy" contains important life lessons about friendship, family, and self-discovery. Readers are treated to heartwarming moments that highlight the importance of empathy, communication, and resilience as Andy learns to navigate the challenges of growing up.
Just Crazy may not be appropriate for all readers, as it contains some toilet humour and slapstick comedy that may not be to everyone's taste. Furthermore, readers who prefer a more traditional narrative structure may be turned off by the book's unconventional format, which includes doodles and comic strips.
Overall, "Just Crazy" is a hilarious, imaginative, and heart-warming book for young readers who enjoy adventure and humour. Andy Griffiths' distinct writing style and inventive use of visuals elevate it to a standout read that will leave readers in stitches. So strap in for a wild ride as Andy and his friends embark on one crazy adventure after another in this hilarious and unforgettable book!
January 23, 2019
I love this book but I don't like the part when Sooty ate the aliens and andy and danny can't get it back and andy had to sleep in sooty's kennel while sooty sleeps in andy's bed.
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