It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

by Martyn Godfrey

Michael's all dolled up in his sister's clothes, complete with make-up to match, looking just beautiful-and wondering how he got himself into this mess.

Paperback

First published April 28, 1995

About the author

Martyn N. Godfrey (April 17, 1949—2000) was an English-Canadian author of children's fantasy books. Born in Birmingham, England, he moved to Toronto, Ontario when he was eight. Godfrey graduated from university in 1974 with a teaching degree.

Godfrey was the Edmonton Public Library’s writer-in-residence in 1989. He died in 2000. The Young Alberta Book Association presents an annual Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award in his name.

Reviews

[Forever Young Adult]

Graded By: Brian
Cover Story: I'm Sold
Drinking Buddy: Shallow
Testosterone Level: Limited
Talky Talk: No Surprises
Bonus Factor: 1980s Punk Culture
Bromance Status: Sitcom Sibling

Read the full book report here.

[Stew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was easily my favorite book as a kid. It is a hilarious treasure and was one of the books that sparked my interest in reading. Every kid should be lucky enough to discover a book like this. So many movies have been based on this idea but they all came after this book was written. This is the original gem that first made me laugh and fall in love with a book.

[Julie Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

My students loved it!

[Michael Guffei · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book , i liked it because i am from the area that the book is written in so I really get into the story at the time i read it