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Charlie #2
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Kalli McGuffin er í klípu ...
Fjölskylda hans þarf hugsanlega að selja húsið og flytja til Brendu frænku - sem er með tréfót og á sautján ketti.
Kalli hefur af þessu þungar áhyggjur. Vandamálið er að allar áhyggjur hafa þau áhrif á Kalla að hann getur breyst í dýr og í hvert sinn verður erfiðara fyrir hann að breyta sér til baka. Getur hann náð valdi á þessum kröftum sínum eða verður hann dúfa eða skunkur að eilífu?
Stórfyndin saga um góða vini sem saman takast á við kvíða og önnur vandamál á óvenjulegan hátt. Fullkomin bók fyrir alla sem elska góðan húmor.
Fjölskylda hans þarf hugsanlega að selja húsið og flytja til Brendu frænku - sem er með tréfót og á sautján ketti.
Kalli hefur af þessu þungar áhyggjur. Vandamálið er að allar áhyggjur hafa þau áhrif á Kalla að hann getur breyst í dýr og í hvert sinn verður erfiðara fyrir hann að breyta sér til baka. Getur hann náð valdi á þessum kröftum sínum eða verður hann dúfa eða skunkur að eilífu?
Stórfyndin saga um góða vini sem saman takast á við kvíða og önnur vandamál á óvenjulegan hátt. Fullkomin bók fyrir alla sem elska góðan húmor.
- GenresChildrensMiddle Grade
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 8, 2019
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Sam Copeland
23 books64 followersSam Copeland is a Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author. He is from Manchester and now lives in London with two smelly cats, three smelly children and one relatively clean-smelling wife. He works as a chicken whisperer, travelling the world using his unique gift to tame wild chickens. Charlie Changes Into a Chicken was his first book. It was followed by the sequel Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex, and the third in the series - Charlie Morphs into a Mammoth - which was published in February 2020. His latest book Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything will be released in January 2021. His books have been translated into 26 languages, which is wild really. www.sam-copeland.com
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November 28, 2019A bit like Shakespeare, but with more wee and poo.
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January 19, 2021
"Polar-Charlie reared up on his hind legs and roared in fright.
This did not help matters - quite the opposite, in fact. From Mrs Shufflebottom and the children's perspective, a polar bear was now standing in front of them, rearing up to its full heigh and roaring at them at the top of his lungs."
The second book about Charlie and his animal transforming skills. But of course there is also trouble ahead, this time it isn't going well with Charlie's family. Something of his dad was stolen by the father of the annoying classmate of Charlie named Dylan. Which means that it isn't going well and that they will have to sell the house. You can imagine that this causes tons and tons of stress for Charlie which in turn causes him to transform a lot. I did feel sorry for Charlie. Finally things were looking on the bright side, his brother is better again, it is almost Christmas, he has a ton of friends who care about him and are there for him. And then this happens. :(
I knew right away that what Charlie heard maybe not the right thing. I don't think this is a spoiler as I think most can guess it from early on (especially when we learn what dad's job is). But still I had fun seeing Charlie and his friends try everything they could to help out his family. I had quite a laugh at their plans and seeing what they wanted to do.
They are trying to help out Charlie with his powers, however... we do quickly find out that the powers that Charlie have are a bit heavier than might be expected. He is losing his mind when he is the animal (which reminds me of what the Witches in Discworld always warned for as something that would happen if you go into an animal's mind). But with his friends or family around he can become Charlie again. I found it quite exciting but also sad that this was happening. In the beginning it seemed that things were going OK, but then we see this happening. I hope Charlie is able to control his powers and maybe get more control over the whole losing his mind as well. Because his friends can't always be around.
I also love the Christmas stuff, this is the second book this week I read with Christmas as a theme. I am definitely getting in the Christmas mood!
I am rating this book a bit lower than the previous book for two reasons. One: Once again the animal on the cover or title doesn't makes an appearance. Once was fun, twice is annoying. As I am kind of reading to see those happen. I get it is part of the appeal or something, you know the letters and such, but still...
And two, Dylan. I wasn't a fan of him in the first place, but he is getting more and more weird and manic with each chapter. Come on dude, this isn't a freaking James Bond movie, get over yourself and stop being such a bully. You are only causing pain and stress, and please just go away.
I loved seeing what kind of animals Charlie turned into this time. Poor goldfish Charlie though. :P
Oh, and like the previous book we get some notes and letters and interventions by the author. Which I quite loved for most of the times.
The illustrations are once again fabulous and made the book even better!
All in all, I can't wait for the next book! I want it now!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This did not help matters - quite the opposite, in fact. From Mrs Shufflebottom and the children's perspective, a polar bear was now standing in front of them, rearing up to its full heigh and roaring at them at the top of his lungs."
The second book about Charlie and his animal transforming skills. But of course there is also trouble ahead, this time it isn't going well with Charlie's family. Something of his dad was stolen by the father of the annoying classmate of Charlie named Dylan. Which means that it isn't going well and that they will have to sell the house. You can imagine that this causes tons and tons of stress for Charlie which in turn causes him to transform a lot. I did feel sorry for Charlie. Finally things were looking on the bright side, his brother is better again, it is almost Christmas, he has a ton of friends who care about him and are there for him. And then this happens. :(
I knew right away that what Charlie heard maybe not the right thing. I don't think this is a spoiler as I think most can guess it from early on (especially when we learn what dad's job is). But still I had fun seeing Charlie and his friends try everything they could to help out his family. I had quite a laugh at their plans and seeing what they wanted to do.
They are trying to help out Charlie with his powers, however... we do quickly find out that the powers that Charlie have are a bit heavier than might be expected. He is losing his mind when he is the animal (which reminds me of what the Witches in Discworld always warned for as something that would happen if you go into an animal's mind). But with his friends or family around he can become Charlie again. I found it quite exciting but also sad that this was happening. In the beginning it seemed that things were going OK, but then we see this happening. I hope Charlie is able to control his powers and maybe get more control over the whole losing his mind as well. Because his friends can't always be around.
I also love the Christmas stuff, this is the second book this week I read with Christmas as a theme. I am definitely getting in the Christmas mood!
I am rating this book a bit lower than the previous book for two reasons. One: Once again the animal on the cover or title doesn't makes an appearance. Once was fun, twice is annoying. As I am kind of reading to see those happen. I get it is part of the appeal or something, you know the letters and such, but still...
And two, Dylan. I wasn't a fan of him in the first place, but he is getting more and more weird and manic with each chapter. Come on dude, this isn't a freaking James Bond movie, get over yourself and stop being such a bully. You are only causing pain and stress, and please just go away.
I loved seeing what kind of animals Charlie turned into this time. Poor goldfish Charlie though. :P
Oh, and like the previous book we get some notes and letters and interventions by the author. Which I quite loved for most of the times.
The illustrations are once again fabulous and made the book even better!
All in all, I can't wait for the next book! I want it now!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 31, 2020
Zo hilarisch! Net zo heerlijk als deel 1. Leuk om zelf te lezen, leuk om voor te lezen.
De scene met de broodtrommel is wel echt bizar smerig trouwens. Maar dat is ook best wel leuk haha!
De scene met de broodtrommel is wel echt bizar smerig trouwens. Maar dat is ook best wel leuk haha!
May 21, 2024
برای کودکِ درونم خوندمش😅البته ترجمهشو چون پیداش نکردم به همین اکتفا کردم.
داستانش بانمک بود و پایانشم غافلگیر کننده بود😂به دلایلی هم ناراحت شدم که نمیتونم بگم چون اسپویل حساب میشه😑😂
داستانش بانمک بود و پایانشم غافلگیر کننده بود😂به دلایلی هم ناراحت شدم که نمیتونم بگم چون اسپویل حساب میشه😑😂
November 7, 2020
Tämä oli vielä parempi kuin ykkösosa, enkä malta odottaa kolmatta, josta oli juonikkaasti kirjan lopussa riemastuttava maistiainen. Pitää olla jo pikkusen pallia, että kehtaa kirjoittaa esimerkiksi näin: "Älä pelkää, Samin muuttuminen eläimeksi käy aina selvästi ilmi. Hän ei noin vain herää aamulla ja - PAM! - ole jättiläishyönteinen ja jätä lukijaa pohtimaan, mitä oikein oli tapahtunut. Sellainen olisi huonoa tarinankerrontaa." Aivan mahtavaa! :D
Luin tämän yhdessä 10-vuotiaan kanssa, ja kihisimme innosta molemmat. Parasta oli ehkä sikaällöin ikinä lukemani kohtaus kirjan loppupuolella. Jouduin oikeasti keräilemään itseäni hetken, jotta pystyin sen edes lukemaan. Kauhunsekainen komiikka onkin just parasta, huutonauroimme vatsamme kipeiksi.
Tykkään Copelandin tyylistä valtavasti, jopa enemmän kuin David Walliamsin, joka on suosikkejani myös. Siinä missä Walliamsin tarinoissa on tiettyä Dahlmaista kriittistä kovuutta ja terävyyttäkin, Copelandin tapa käsitellä kipeitä asioita ja tunteita on läpikotaisin lämmin ja lohdullinen.
Lisäksi, tässä kirjassa metafiktiota on juuri sopivasti, riemastutti entistä kirjallisuustieteilijää kovin. Myös ilmeikäs kuvitus on nappisuoritus, nostaen tilannekoomisen kerronnan välillä aivan uusille tasoille, melkein elokuvamaiseksi kokemukseksi.
Luin tämän yhdessä 10-vuotiaan kanssa, ja kihisimme innosta molemmat. Parasta oli ehkä sikaällöin ikinä lukemani kohtaus kirjan loppupuolella. Jouduin oikeasti keräilemään itseäni hetken, jotta pystyin sen edes lukemaan. Kauhunsekainen komiikka onkin just parasta, huutonauroimme vatsamme kipeiksi.
Tykkään Copelandin tyylistä valtavasti, jopa enemmän kuin David Walliamsin, joka on suosikkejani myös. Siinä missä Walliamsin tarinoissa on tiettyä Dahlmaista kriittistä kovuutta ja terävyyttäkin, Copelandin tapa käsitellä kipeitä asioita ja tunteita on läpikotaisin lämmin ja lohdullinen.
Lisäksi, tässä kirjassa metafiktiota on juuri sopivasti, riemastutti entistä kirjallisuustieteilijää kovin. Myös ilmeikäs kuvitus on nappisuoritus, nostaen tilannekoomisen kerronnan välillä aivan uusille tasoille, melkein elokuvamaiseksi kokemukseksi.
February 27, 2022
I’m not sure where to start, first Charlie never turned into a Trex which was disappointing but the book was good just not for me.
October 14, 2020
En yleensä jaksa lukea lasten- ja nuortenkirjasarjoja ensimmäistä osaa pidemmälle, mutta Sam Copelandin Sami muuttuu kanaksi (Tammi, 2019) vetosi sen verran huumorintajuuni, että nappasin uutuushyllystä mukaani myös sarjan toisen osan "Sami muuttuu hirmuliskoksi" (Tammi, 2020).
Kymmenvuotiaalla Samilla on taipumus muuttua erilaisiksi eläimiksi aina hermostuessaan tai kiihtyessään, ja nyt stressitasot ovat huipussaan kun isän työpaikka on joutunut vaikeuksiin ja perheen koti on myynnissä. Miten mahtanee käydä? Onneksi uskolliset ystävät Kukka, Mohsen ja Wogan ovat tukena tiukoissa tilanteissa.
Copeland antaa mennen tullen nekkuun neropatti Jeff Kinneylle ja on ihan hyvä haastaja David Walliamsille silloin kun haetaan tämänkaltaisten humorististen lastenromaanien hallitsevaa mestaria. Jos kirjailija vaan malttaisi vähentää kakka- ja pissavitsien määrää himpun verran...
Kymmenvuotiaalla Samilla on taipumus muuttua erilaisiksi eläimiksi aina hermostuessaan tai kiihtyessään, ja nyt stressitasot ovat huipussaan kun isän työpaikka on joutunut vaikeuksiin ja perheen koti on myynnissä. Miten mahtanee käydä? Onneksi uskolliset ystävät Kukka, Mohsen ja Wogan ovat tukena tiukoissa tilanteissa.
Copeland antaa mennen tullen nekkuun neropatti Jeff Kinneylle ja on ihan hyvä haastaja David Walliamsille silloin kun haetaan tämänkaltaisten humorististen lastenromaanien hallitsevaa mestaria. Jos kirjailija vaan malttaisi vähentää kakka- ja pissavitsien määrää himpun verran...
April 25, 2020
4 stars.
Thank you for the arc times reads.
This was one of the most funniest and enjoyable middle grade read i adored how the illustrations were so detailed.
Charlie basically turns into a different animal most of the time. When his dad was not getting paid and they had to sell the house and move in with his aunt he was mad.
He needed to do something to help out his dad.
Will he succeed?
I loved the storyline and how the author wrote small notes at the bottom of the page as though he was talking to you. Highly recommend this book!!!!
Thank you for the arc times reads.
This was one of the most funniest and enjoyable middle grade read i adored how the illustrations were so detailed.
Charlie basically turns into a different animal most of the time. When his dad was not getting paid and they had to sell the house and move in with his aunt he was mad.
He needed to do something to help out his dad.
Will he succeed?
I loved the storyline and how the author wrote small notes at the bottom of the page as though he was talking to you. Highly recommend this book!!!!
August 7, 2024
Otrolig spännande berättelse även rolig skrivsätt Sam har med läsaren med sina inblandade meningar och roliga förklaringar som dyker upp. Asså strålande bok rak igenom. Roligaste jag läst på länge faktiskt. Humor har denna bok, helt fantastisk!
January 29, 2020
קראתי בעברית, נקרא "צ'רלי הופך לטי רקס".
בסך הכל מדובר בהמשך מוצלח מאוד. מצחיק וכיפי. הבעיה שלי הייתה יותר מידי בדיחות של פיפי קקי, גורם לבדיחות המתוחכמות יותר קצת להיעלם
בסך הכל מדובר בהמשך מוצלח מאוד. מצחיק וכיפי. הבעיה שלי הייתה יותר מידי בדיחות של פיפי קקי, גורם לבדיחות המתוחכמות יותר קצת להיעלם
October 13, 2019
Hilariously funny and perfect for any 6-11 year old. Plenty of toilet humour. Great level for 8-10 year olds to read on their own, or younger children with a parent. Some great puns to keep the adults groaning too.
October 24, 2019
I've finished reading Charlie Changes into a T-Rex and I'm afraid Sam Copeland's done it again.
It's packed full of the basest humour; never have I read so many poo and wee jokes. And he's done it all with style and intelligence and heart.
The illustrations by Sarah Horne are wonderful, bringing the whole gang of kids to life with depth and verve, and I just love how comic her renditions of the animals Charlie changes into are.
It's a story about anxiety, and coping mechanisms and the importance of friends and family. It's a story about what we're prepared to do to help the people we love. It's a story about poo, and wee and bums.
It's bloody hilarious and I'm looking forward to reading it again with my kids because it's the kind of story that will be even funnier read aloud.
And for all the crudity and coarse humour, it's told very cleverly. I loved the narrative asides footnotes and other touches.
It's packed full of the basest humour; never have I read so many poo and wee jokes. And he's done it all with style and intelligence and heart.
The illustrations by Sarah Horne are wonderful, bringing the whole gang of kids to life with depth and verve, and I just love how comic her renditions of the animals Charlie changes into are.
It's a story about anxiety, and coping mechanisms and the importance of friends and family. It's a story about what we're prepared to do to help the people we love. It's a story about poo, and wee and bums.
It's bloody hilarious and I'm looking forward to reading it again with my kids because it's the kind of story that will be even funnier read aloud.
And for all the crudity and coarse humour, it's told very cleverly. I loved the narrative asides footnotes and other touches.
June 12, 2020
When you reference A Song of Ice and Fire in the second chapter of a children's book, you've got me. And the toilet humour captivated my daughter. The snarky fourth-wall breaking voice of this series is superb. Sam's style is really very good, and he could go a long way if he writes some slightly longer fiction, and focuses on story. He's got the characters, the dialogue, and the language. I would love to see a book for slightly older children from him.
August 10, 2019
Once again Sam Copeland will have you laughing your socks off.OK I admit to not being a child but I had to read it before handing it on to small people.They won't be disappointed.
It is laugh out funny , beautifully written and illustrated as well as being a story that is supportive
Thanks Sam Copeland this book will entertain and help children of all ages.
It is laugh out funny , beautifully written and illustrated as well as being a story that is supportive
Thanks Sam Copeland this book will entertain and help children of all ages.
May 17, 2021
Important to note my star rating is as a Head reading this to my school - it just got very embroiled in toilet humour which the children love but not me so much, reading it aloud and trying to maintain some respect in the process! For this reason it wasn’t as much fun as the first, and the message of calm got rather lost too I think. Still, I’m sure it will be a great addition to the library!
November 27, 2019
it was really funny and stupid,it was so much fun to read and i really hope that the auther can make even more of them
March 28, 2022
We are reading Sam Copeland books with our Year 3 class
August 27, 2019
Sam Copeland está de regresso com Charlie, o miúdo aparentemente normal que se transforma em todos os animais do planeta. E até em dinossauros... Será?
Neste segundo livro das histórias tontas e divertidas de Charlie, ficamos a saber que a família dele não está a passar por uma boa fase depois de lhe terem roubado um "cofre de ouro". Seria mesmo ouro o que foi roubado?
Neste livro, vão poder encontrar, doninhas, gatos, galinhas, baleias, peixes dourados, pombos... E um dinossauro à espreita.
Se querem um livro bem disposto para o público jovem, em que os acontecimentos se sucedem sempre em catadupa... Este é o livro que procuram!
Parabéns ao autor pelas notas de rodapé que explicam determinados conceitos de forma interessante para os mais jovens. 5 estrelas para esse ponto!
Neste segundo livro das histórias tontas e divertidas de Charlie, ficamos a saber que a família dele não está a passar por uma boa fase depois de lhe terem roubado um "cofre de ouro". Seria mesmo ouro o que foi roubado?
Neste livro, vão poder encontrar, doninhas, gatos, galinhas, baleias, peixes dourados, pombos... E um dinossauro à espreita.
Se querem um livro bem disposto para o público jovem, em que os acontecimentos se sucedem sempre em catadupa... Este é o livro que procuram!
Parabéns ao autor pelas notas de rodapé que explicam determinados conceitos de forma interessante para os mais jovens. 5 estrelas para esse ponto!
August 30, 2019
This is the second in the Charlie series although you could read it as a stand alone it is funnier if you have read the first.
Charlie is just getting over the ending of the first book when his Dad announces that the family is in financial trouble because of something Dylan's (Charlie's arch-enemy) Dad has done. Charlie and his trio of friends work out a plan to try to save the day and much hilarity follows.
My son has thoroughly enjoyed this and the first book. The French pigeons are a particular hit and we (I mean my son obviously!) are hoping they will appear in the third book.
Thank you Sam Copeland for making the bedtime story in our house so enjoyable!
Charlie is just getting over the ending of the first book when his Dad announces that the family is in financial trouble because of something Dylan's (Charlie's arch-enemy) Dad has done. Charlie and his trio of friends work out a plan to try to save the day and much hilarity follows.
My son has thoroughly enjoyed this and the first book. The French pigeons are a particular hit and we (I mean my son obviously!) are hoping they will appear in the third book.
Thank you Sam Copeland for making the bedtime story in our house so enjoyable!
October 15, 2020
Ensimmäinen Sam Copelandin Sami-kirja oli parempi kuin tämä. Tässäkin kirjassa kyllä riitti hauskoja kohtia. Tämä kirja naurattaa aikuistakin ja tätä on aivan pakko lukea välillä ääneen kaikille, jotka vaan jaksavat kuunnella.
Ahdistuessaan Sami muuttuu erilaisiksi eläimiksi: eikä hän voi sille mitään. Kirja on täynnä todella hauskoja tilanteita. Kirjan kieli on aika rikasta ja siinä on hauskoja sanoilla ja lauseilla leikittelyjä.
Kirjassa on hauskoja alaviitteitä, joissa selitetään esimerkiksi mitä tarkoittaa moraalisesti oikein tai mitä on sarkasmi.
Hiukan tämä kirja alkoi toistaa itseään eikä ollut ihan niin vetävä kuin ensimmiäinen kirja. Mutta kyllä tämä oli hauska.
Ahdistuessaan Sami muuttuu erilaisiksi eläimiksi: eikä hän voi sille mitään. Kirja on täynnä todella hauskoja tilanteita. Kirjan kieli on aika rikasta ja siinä on hauskoja sanoilla ja lauseilla leikittelyjä.
Kirjassa on hauskoja alaviitteitä, joissa selitetään esimerkiksi mitä tarkoittaa moraalisesti oikein tai mitä on sarkasmi.
Hiukan tämä kirja alkoi toistaa itseään eikä ollut ihan niin vetävä kuin ensimmiäinen kirja. Mutta kyllä tämä oli hauska.
July 6, 2020
This was a family pick for bedtime and read via the library app. My 7 year old loves the daft/dumb humour of the Treehouse books and this works in a similar vein but perhaps with a more mature slant (I'm not sure why I'm saying this when there are more than enough jokes around bodily functions).
It's a simple story with plenty of heart and a realistic portrayal of childhood friendships, anxiety and the stresses that can develop. You know with transmogrification and poo jokes. Good fun and my kids enjoyed it enough to want to read the next one immediately.
It's a simple story with plenty of heart and a realistic portrayal of childhood friendships, anxiety and the stresses that can develop. You know with transmogrification and poo jokes. Good fun and my kids enjoyed it enough to want to read the next one immediately.
April 2, 2023
Actiunea s-a derulat cam incet, personajele au fost destul de interesante dar in accelasi timp au mers pe clasicul cliseu cu prietenii care se acopera unul pe altul in situatii grele, finalul a fost usor de anticipat dar a fost destul de amuzanta pe alocuri. Recomand cititorilor care au in jur de 10 ani, fiind o carte care se citeste usor si fara cuvinte complicate.
October 7, 2021
I read this with my 9-year old and we both had great guffaws. Funny and enjoyable.
I rated this 4 out 5 stars because some of the plot points seemed a bit contrived at times but overall, I do recommend it as a read aloud book.
I rated this 4 out 5 stars because some of the plot points seemed a bit contrived at times but overall, I do recommend it as a read aloud book.
June 16, 2022
4 stars and all the awards just for the sheer quantity and diversity of poo and wee jokes the author manages to fit in. It's an absolute unrivalled literary talent and has my 7 year old crying with laughter.
July 29, 2022
I very much enjoyed the book, I loved the bit where they in the lift and the gang think Charlie is going to be something big but he's a tiny fish then they think he died because he's a fish out of water and they put him in tub of pee (read the book to find out why)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 9, 2025
Klukům (9 a 6) se příběh moc líbil, hold, fekální humor je baví už nějaký ten pátek. Mně (38) to přišlo někdy až moc, ale obecně je kniha zábavná a zajímavá. Co se mi moc líbílo je, že poukazuje na sílu přátelství.
September 26, 2019
Un second opus vraiment réussi. Lu en version française dans la collection R jeunesse!
Chronique en ligne: http://parfumsdelivres.blogspot.com/2...
Chronique en ligne: http://parfumsdelivres.blogspot.com/2...
November 9, 2019
Confirmé, j'ai le niveau d'humour d'un enfant de 7 ans. En attendant, ce livre est très sympathique, drôle pour tous les âges, et il aborde l'anxiété avec un ton léger !
March 7, 2020
Absolutely love Sam's creativity and originality. Turns out Charlie turns into a t-rex is just as hilarious as Charlie changes into a chicken.
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