Boom!: (Or 70,000 Light Years) - Hardcover

Haddon, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385751877 ISBN 13: 9780385751872

Publisher: David Fickling Books, 2010

Synopsis

Overhearing two of their teachers speaking a secret language, Jimbo and Charlie are amazed when Mr. Kidd's eyes flicker a fluorescent blue when Charlie questions him, making the boys wonder if their teachers are bank robbers, spies or aliens.

About this title

Review:

"An explosive adventure" (Bookseller, Children's Buyer's Guide)

"A wildly energetic and anarchic adventure involving kidnaps and scooter rides, with the children trying to outwit the evil or incompetent adults (not terribly difficult). Great fun for young readers" (Sally Morris Daily Mail)

"One to read aloud" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)

"Funny, pacy adventure that blends a fairly kitchen sink set of family dynamics with some utterly zany fantasy. The whole thing is a pleasure to read and I think probably a pleasure to share reading aloud. There is a big whiff of Roald Dahl anarchy about it, especially in the way the adults are awfully bad or bumblingly hopeless. The children save the day just as children should. A crackling little story" (Jill Murphy thebookbag.co.uk)

"A funny exciting read" (Carousel)

Book Description:

An explosive, highly-charged and hilarious adventure from Mark Haddon, acclaimed author of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME.

About this edition

• Publisher: David Fickling Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0385751877
• ISBN 13: 9780385751872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 194