By Eoin Colfer (author)
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Will has four brothers all of whom love to complain so neither Mum or Dad has much time to listen to him. Will needs his own listener and, with lots of time on his hands, Grandad seems perfect for the job. But Grandad has stories of his own to tell, including the legend of the Worst Boy in the World… A hilarious story about the trials of being one of a big family.
Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named 'the best boy in the world'. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Will's wish comes true - he's the best boy in the world at last!
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Marty is not happy, and decides that something must be done. This book is suitable for Boys and girls aged 7+.
'The funniest book of the year. A mini-masterpiece' Daily Mail 'Plenty of full-on belly laughs' Sunday Times 'Cracking' Disney's Big Time
Both Eoin Colfer’s parents were teachers and young Eoin was taught by his dad Billy at Wexford’s Christian Brothers primary. Eoin remembers his dad’s presence in school as “witty…[he] made school fun.” Colfer junior’s first attempt at serious writing came in the sixth grade. “I wrote a play for the class about Norse Gods. Everyone died in the end except me.” Eoin followed in his parents’ footsteps and trained to be a teacher but his writing didn't stop and his first book, Benny and Omar , appeared in 1999 and instantly achieved bestselling status in Ireland. Then in 2001 the first Artemis Fowl book was published and he was able to resign from teaching and concentrate fully on writing.
Apart from the hugely successful Artemis Fowl series his books include The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World , And another thing.... and his most recent adventure novel W.A.R.P.: The Reluctant Assassin .
Eoin Colfer was nominated for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. picture copyright Michael Paynter.
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“Wildly original… and you thought fairy stories were just for kids.” - T2 (The Telegraph)
“It’s a highly original adventure story with an action-packed plot which twists and turns right to the end – a kind of William Gibson meets the Hobbit/Irish Legends. It has all the right ingredients.” Marc Lambert, Children’s Programme Director at the Edinburgh Festival
“Make sure you buy it!” Denise Van Outen, Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast
Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named 'the best boy in the world'. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Legend Of The Worst Boy In The World and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Legend Of The Worst Boy In The World features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Legend Of The Worst Boy In The World was written by Eoin Colfer and published by Penguin Books Ltd
The Legend Of The Worst Boy In The World has 85 pages
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