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Hamish and the WorldStoppers

By Danny Wallace
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Hamish and the WorldStoppers by Danny Wallace is a delightful children's story that follows young Hamish Ellerby as he discovers an extraordinary phenomenon: the entire world occasionally freezes except for him. Set in a quirky town, Hamish must solve the mystery of these bizarre freezes and protect his world from mysterious threats, combining humour, adventure, and a sense of excitement.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventurous tales filled with humour and imagination. It's a thrilling read for children who love stories involving brave young heroes, mysterious happenings, and a touch of the fantastical in their everyday world. Perfect for readers who like a good mix of excitement and laughs.

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'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce

'Hilarious' Tim Minchin

'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle

'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned children's author. Of the two, Wallace's writing is funnier' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

A hilarious adventure from presenter and bestselling author Danny Wallace brought to life with illustrations from Jamie Littler, perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl, David Baddiel and David Solomons!

What would YOU do... if the whole world just stopped? Yes, the WHOLE WORLD.

Birds in the air. Planes in the sky. And every single person on the planet - except you!

Because that's what keeps happening to ten-year-old Hamish Ellerby.

And it's being caused by The WorldStoppers and their terrifying friends The Terribles! They have a PLAN! They want to take our world for their own... Oh, and they hate children. Especially if you're a child who knows about them.

Hang on - You know now, don't you? Oh dear.

Can Hamish and his friends save us from the WorldStoppers? Only time will tell!

PRE-ORDER DANNY'S HILARIOUS NEW 'WHAT-IF' ADVENTURE, THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK. OUT 18th MARCH!

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Hamish and the WorldStoppers has been praised for its quirky and hilarious narrative, capturing children's imaginations with a uniquely funny style. Reviewers liken Danny Wallace's comedic writing favourably to other comedian-turned-authors, noting its originality and appeal, especially for young boys. The book's brisk pace and skilful use of the time-freezing concept contribute to its sense of excitement and adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471123887

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jamie Littler
  • Illustrated by Jamie Littler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Danny Wallace Young Adult

About the Author

Danny Wallace is an award-winning writer who’s done lots of silly things. He’s been a quiz show host. A character in a video game. He’s made TV shows about monkeys, robots, and starting his own country. He has written lots of books for grown ups, in which he uses words like ‘invidious’, and he pretends he knows what they mean but he doesn’t. He thinks you’re terrific. Danny’s first book for children, Hamish and the Worldstoppers, was the first in a bestselling series, and his recent standalones, The Day the Screens Went Blank and The Luckiest Kid in the World are highly acclaimed. The Boss of Everyone is his latest novel for readers age 8+.

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