By Jenny Pearson (author) , Rob Biddulph (illustrator)
"Three boys on an incredible journey – brilliantly funny, heart-warming adventure, sprinkled with miracles"
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Shortlisted for the 2021 Branford Boase Award | Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award 2020 | Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021 | May 2020 Debut of the Month
There aren’t many books that can have you laughing out loud one minute, and tearing up the next, but The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates is one. When Freddie sets off on a secret journey that will take him half-way across the country, his two best friends come too; they have their own reasons for wanting to escape home for a bit. Together the three get into and out of some extraordinary scrapes, inadvertently becoming heroes in the process, and Freddie experiences an actual miracle. Freddie, Ben and Charlie are great characters and their incredible journey – which variously involves sheep, a tandem, superhero outfits and stolen treasure - both hilarious and gripping. The ending proves that the world is a wonderful place, particularly for those who go looking for adventure. Don’t miss.
One to recommend to fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s The Astounding Broccoli Boy , or David Solomons’ My Brother is a Superhero series.
Freddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face - that his secret plan is not, in fact, secret. Because Freddie's journey wasn't meant to involve Big Trev and the onion-eating competition or the loo-exploding pear-and-potato turnovers. And Freddie definitely didn't expect to end up, with his two best friends, on national television in a supergirl costume. But journeys never take you where you think they will. And for Freddie, that fact might just have to be enough...
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The super funny, heart-warming adventure of three boys, one summer holiday, and a few miracles along the way.
“A big-hearted comic journey about friendship, family, and a miraculously well-timed seagull.” David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero
“This sleuthing-trip-cum-crime-so lving spree has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong.” The Observer
“One of the funniest books you'll read this year, with bundles of heart to boot.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Jenny Pearson 's debut children’s novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates , won the Lollies 2022 and was shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book of the Year 2020, Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Bradford Boase and the UKLA Book awards.
When she’s not writing, Jenny enjoys inspiring young writers in her classroom and looking after her family and their many animals.
Jenny loves her job and is inspired by the children she has taught. She says, "If you're writing for children, it helps to know what they like but also what they're like. The characters I write are based on many children I have taught over the years and the friendships I have witnessed."
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I don't think we've ever laughed so much whilst reading a book. We were sad when the story came to an end. Jenny Pearson's writing is fresh and so hilarious. We can't wait to read the other books she is writing.
It's the start of the summer holidays and unlike his best friends Charlie who is going to a vegan health camp, and Ben who is going away with his wicked step-mother, Freddie will be having a rather boring holiday stuck at home with his Dad and Grandma. However, he arrives home to be told his 'Grams' died and this is where it all goes downhill, for a while at least.
To say we loved this book is the understatement of the century. Amatullah whizzed through the book desperate to know what happens to Freddie and his friends. She laughed (snorted) so loud while she was reading to herself, she had us all intrigued.
This book deals with grief through humour but still manages to pull at your heartstrings. Rob Biddulph's illustrations catch the hilarity of the situations perfectly.... Read Full Review
I haven't laughed so much whilst reading a book for a very long time! Grab yourself a comfy seat and a suitable snack (onions optional)because once you've started, you won't want to stop reading!
After reading a letter from his Grams, Freddie decides to spend his holiday on a search for his biological Dad. He persuades his friends Billy and Charlie to come along for the ride and the three of them embark on the most unpredictable, disaster packed, hilarious and heartwarming journey! The chapters are short and the pacing is spot-on, and our main trio are likeable and realistically written, even if their adventures are a little OTT! The facts that Freddie likes to collect and which appear throughout the book are fun and always relevant to the storyline.... Read Full Review
This is a fabulous book, top-notch. I would recommend you to read it, I really enjoyed it.
I have really enjoyed reading this book. In some places it is so funny it has made me laugh out loud. Freddy Yates is a brilliant character, but my favourite is Sheila. This book is really fantastic and loads of fun.... Read Full Review
Freddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face - that his secret plan is not, in fact, secret.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Debuts of the Month, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Funny, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Star Books, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates was written by Jenny Pearson and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates has 287 pages
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