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The Day the Screens Went Blank

By Danny Wallace
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The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny Wallace is a humorous children's book exploring a world where all electronic screens suddenly stop working. The story follows a young girl, Stella, and her family as they navigate a screen-less world, confronting challenges and discovering how life can be more vibrant and engaging without technology's constant presence. It's a fun journey highlighting creativity, connection, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the idea of how life can change when technology suddenly disappears. It's a humorous and heartwarming children's story that explores family dynamics and the importance of connection in the absence of screens. Ideal for young readers who love adventures and can relate to modern-day reliance on gadgets.

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The Day the Screens Went Blank

A brand new middle grade adventure from bestselling author Danny Wallace that explores the chaos that ensues when everyone's gadgets mysteriously stop working.

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'So funny' Noel Fielding
'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi
'Hilarious' Tim Minchin
'Warm and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Can you imagine a world with no screens? Don't miss the hilarious new 'what-if' adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.

When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her family, town, and in fact the whole world seems to have been thrown into chaos. And what about poor Grandma who is stranded at the other end of the country?

Cue a rollicking madcap road trip, full of driving disasters and family fallouts, as they set off on a rescue mission. Along the way, Stella and her family discover that being away from screens might not be the WORST THING EVER, and even though they might not be able to rely on technology anymore, they can rely on each other instead.

From the author of highly acclaimed adult bestsellers YES MAN, JOIN ME and the eagerly anticipated SOMEBODY TOLD ME.

DANNY WALLACE'S HILARIOUS NEW ADVENTURE OPERATION: EVIL GENIUS AVAILABLE NOW!

Other books by Danny Wallace:
Operation: Evil Genius
The Boss of Everyone
The Luckiest Kid in the World
Hamish and the Worldstoppers
Hamish and the Neverpeople
Hamish and the Gravity Burp
Hamish and the Baby Boom
Hamish and the Terrible Terrible Christmas and Other Stories
Hamish and the Monster Patrol

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The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny Wallace is praised for its engaging storyline that highlights the impact of technology on family life. Readers appreciate its humour and relatable characters, which make it a hit among young audiences and parents alike. The book is celebrated for sparking conversations about digital dependence and encourages appreciation for non-digital experiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471196881

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gemma Correll
  • Illustrated by Gemma Correll

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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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