Me and the Robbersons

Name: Me and the Robbersons
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781788953177
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By Siri Kolu

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Summary

Me and the Robbersons by Siri Kolu is a delightful children's novel about an unexpected adventure. The story follows a young girl named Maisie who is kidnapped by the fun-loving Robberson family during a summer road trip. As she gets to know their quirky ways, Maisie learns about friendship, family, and the joy of embracing the unexpected.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this adventurous and humorous children's book if you love tales of family hijinks, unexpected friendships, and road trips filled with excitement. With eccentric characters and a heartwarming storyline, it's perfect for young readers or anyone who appreciates stories about unique families and thrilling escapades.

Me and the Robbersons

When Maisie is snatched by the Robbersons, a bunch of bandits with an insatiable appetite for sweets, she soon becomes one of the gang! So when she discovers that the police and her parents are hot on their trail, Maisie decides she isn’t quite ready to be rescued…

Description

A madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for anything…

Maisie is convinced her summer holiday is going to be as boring as ever – until she’s snatched by the Robbersons, a bunch of bandits with an insatiable appetite for sweets!

Soon Maisie realises that life on the open road with the Robbersons is just the adventure she has always longed for. They’ve even started to see her as one of the gang! So when she discovers that the police and her parents are hot on their trail, Maisie decides she isn’t quite ready to be rescued…

A fresh and fun story about what it really means to escape, Me and the Robbersons is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Danny Wallace’s Hamish series and The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Me and the Robbersons is praised for its entertaining and different narrative style, blending humour and sweetness with a hint of anarchy. Critics appreciate its engaging plot that is likened to a high-speed car chase, resonating with a Dahl-like energy. It has gained popularity internationally and conveys an impactful message, making it a delightful read for children's literature enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788953177

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

Translated by Ruth Urbom

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Siri Kolu Young Adult

About the Author

Siri studied in Helsinki and now lives with her family in Vantaa, Finland. She is an author, dramatist and theatre instructor. She has written thirteen books for children, of which ME AND THE ROBBERSONS was her breakthrough and the first book in a series of seven. It is one of the most widely known children’s novels from Finland – having been translated into twenty-one languages.