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The Nerd Herd
Barny the Lamb and his friends are sick of being picked on. So they decide to form a gang to show everyone that they are not as soft as they look. But how do three fluffy friends stand up to a cunning fox, a gigantic cat, and a bull with behavioural issues?
- GenresChildrens
144 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2021
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Nathan Luff
13 books14 followersNathan Luff is the author of The Nerd Herd and Family Disasters series as well as the middle grade novels Jungle Escape, Bad Grammar and Chicken Stu.
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March 25, 2021
Hilarious. A barnful of fluffy animals take matters into their own hands by concocting a plan to increase their standing in the pecking order on the farm. No more being picked on my the giant cat, the bad dog and the pig.
I was laughing constantly throughout this cool story.
This is an incredible story for children (and adults). A great message for kids to make friends.
The illustrations are also hilarious. Great job on the storytelling by pictures.
I think many kids will enjoy reading this story. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
I was laughing constantly throughout this cool story.
This is an incredible story for children (and adults). A great message for kids to make friends.
The illustrations are also hilarious. Great job on the storytelling by pictures.
I think many kids will enjoy reading this story. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
March 29, 2021
This book was laugh-out-loud funny. I don’t read many books for younger readers (this one was recommended) and I was shocked at how enjoyable I found it. The characterisation is strong, the narrative is interesting, the illustrations are FANTASTIC, and overall I came away incredibly surprised at how involved in the story I was. I’ve had this experience before watching movies aimed at children, but never in a book. I’m glad this is the first of a series, I can’t wait to read the next one!!!
March 19, 2025
My son loved this he gave it ”1 million out of ten”
March 2, 2021
Straight into the action, young Baarnubus (who prefers Barny, thank you) is bailed up against the barn wall byThe Nerd Herd Book Review Cover Ringo, the farm dog. Barny knows Ringo is a bully, and as usual he tries to talk his way out of the sticky situation.
Back with his friends Shaarma the Llama, and a vain Angora Goat called Billy the Kid, Barny complains about being bullied all the time by the farm cat, dog and even the pig (called Kevin Bacon). Safety in numbers is the game. Forming a gang is the answer. A gang needs a name. Wooly Bullies!
These three friends argue until they reach another name – The Nerd Herd. Now they just have to prove themselves to the rest of the animals to get some respect!
Chickens are vanishing in a panic of feathers every night. If Barny and his buddies can stop it, they will be heroes. Putting their skills, courage and ideas together, they hatch an attack plan, and another, and another…
I was laughing out loud at the antics of these three animals. Barny’s puns are terrible and funny at the same time, and Billy’s vanity endless. Llama Shaarma’s wisdom tries to keep her friends safe, but Barny is a never-give-up kind of lamb.
Fans of the Bad Guys Series will love this new group of heroes. Instead of dangerous animals getting together to improve their reputation, three meek animals form a gang to improve theirs. The illustration style fills the pages, and the story is split into 8 chapters.
Warning – The action stops in the middle of the last page – To be Continued…. Loved it!
Looking forward to more in the series.
Back with his friends Shaarma the Llama, and a vain Angora Goat called Billy the Kid, Barny complains about being bullied all the time by the farm cat, dog and even the pig (called Kevin Bacon). Safety in numbers is the game. Forming a gang is the answer. A gang needs a name. Wooly Bullies!
These three friends argue until they reach another name – The Nerd Herd. Now they just have to prove themselves to the rest of the animals to get some respect!
Chickens are vanishing in a panic of feathers every night. If Barny and his buddies can stop it, they will be heroes. Putting their skills, courage and ideas together, they hatch an attack plan, and another, and another…
I was laughing out loud at the antics of these three animals. Barny’s puns are terrible and funny at the same time, and Billy’s vanity endless. Llama Shaarma’s wisdom tries to keep her friends safe, but Barny is a never-give-up kind of lamb.
Fans of the Bad Guys Series will love this new group of heroes. Instead of dangerous animals getting together to improve their reputation, three meek animals form a gang to improve theirs. The illustration style fills the pages, and the story is split into 8 chapters.
Warning – The action stops in the middle of the last page – To be Continued…. Loved it!
Looking forward to more in the series.
February 24, 2025
Nathan Luffs Die Bande vom Lande – Aufruhr im Stall erzählt eine turbulente und humorvolle Geschichte rund um eine Gruppe von Kindern, die auf dem Land aufregende Abenteuer erleben. Mit Witz und überdrehten Situationen spricht das Buch junge Leser:innen an, die Spaß an chaotischen Ereignissen und tierischen Missgeschicken haben. Der Humor basiert oft auf Slapstick und überzogenen Missgeschicken, über die Erwachsene eher müde schmunzeln, Kinder jedoch zum Kichern bringt.
Die Charaktere sind lebendig und voller Energie, aber sie bleiben oft in klischeehaften Rollen verhaftet. Besonders die Erwachsenenfiguren sind stark überzeichnet, was oftmals für Lacher sorgt, aber wenig Tiefe bietet. Die eigentliche Handlung – ein tierischer Notfall - entwickelt sich rasant, aber ohne größere Überraschungen. Gerade ältere Kinder könnten sich eine etwas ausgefeiltere Geschichte wünschen, die neben dem Spaß auch mehr Substanz bietet.
Das Buch ist insgesamt ein unterhaltsames, leicht zugängliches Lesevergnügen für Kinder, die humorvolle Geschichten mit einem hohen Tempo mögen.
Die Charaktere sind lebendig und voller Energie, aber sie bleiben oft in klischeehaften Rollen verhaftet. Besonders die Erwachsenenfiguren sind stark überzeichnet, was oftmals für Lacher sorgt, aber wenig Tiefe bietet. Die eigentliche Handlung – ein tierischer Notfall - entwickelt sich rasant, aber ohne größere Überraschungen. Gerade ältere Kinder könnten sich eine etwas ausgefeiltere Geschichte wünschen, die neben dem Spaß auch mehr Substanz bietet.
Das Buch ist insgesamt ein unterhaltsames, leicht zugängliches Lesevergnügen für Kinder, die humorvolle Geschichten mit einem hohen Tempo mögen.
July 8, 2021
Light and silly, Miss 6 enjoyed the punny jokes. The ending hints at Book 2 (which follows on directly afterwards) and we enjoyed reading that too.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 6 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
February 26, 2021
A short, easy to read book that kids will love. Would have been better if it hadn’t ended on a cliff hanger.
June 12, 2021
The book has spiting so I gave it a 3
June 13, 2021
So excited for this new series. Hilarious for young and old readers. Witty and vibrant - a great combination!
August 27, 2022
Funny and fast read. Easy and a good book to make you smile
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