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The hilarious sequel to Worst. Holiday. Ever, from bestselling author and comedy writer Charlie Higson Stan has found himself a starring role as superhero in a popular TV show. He's absolutely terrified. After surviving a holiday to Italy without his parents (which included jellyfish and giant... Read More
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The hilarious sequel to Worst. Holiday. Ever, from bestselling author and comedy writer Charlie Higson Stan has found himself a starring role as superhero in a popular TV show. He's absolutely terrified. After surviving a holiday to Italy without his parents (which included jellyfish and giant watermelons), Stan reckons he deserves a bit of a break. Or at a least a break in between trying to act in his school play. But when he's offered the chance to take a tour around a TV studio, he thinks it can't do any harm. How wrong he is. Before Stan can say 'Boy of Steel' he's landed himself a part as a main character in one of the most well-known TV shows there is - as a brainy superhero. Convinced he's going to embarrass himself in front of millions of people - and worried about leaving his friends to face a school play on their own - can Stan find a way to use his new-found fame for good? Or will he be the Worst. Superhero. Ever . . .

Series: Worst. Holiday. Ever.

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  • Worst. Holiday. Ever.
    A hilarious new book by bestselling children's author Charlie Higson, perfect for fans of Adrian Mole. Stan is going on holiday to Italy with his (fifth) best friend Felix and a load of strangers. Stan is absolutely terrified. Luckily, his mum's given him an emergency list that includes how to survive a shark attack, and what to do if he...
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  • Worst. Superhero. Ever
    The hilarious sequel to Worst. Holiday. Ever, from bestselling author and comedy writer Charlie Higson Stan has found himself a starring role as superhero in a popular TV show. He's absolutely terrified. After surviving a holiday to Italy without his parents (which included jellyfish and giant watermelons), Stan reckons he deserves a bit of a break. Or at a least...
    Paperback
    $2100
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241588734

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Charlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer and painter and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast Show. He is the author of the bestselling Young Bond books and the incredibly successful horror series, The Enemy. Charlie doesn't do Facebook, but you can tweet him @monstroso.

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