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The Grunts in Trouble

Series: The Grunts
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The Grunts in Trouble by Philip Ardagh is a whimsical children's story about the mischievous Grunt family. They travel in their unusual mobile home, encounter peculiar characters and face numerous hilarious challenges. The narrative is adventurous and filled with laughter, perfect for young readers who enjoy quirky escapades.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love quirky humour and adventurous stories featuring oddball characters. It's a delightfully chaotic tale that will captivate young readers with its eccentric family, a lively plot, and whimsical illustrations. This story promises giggles and surprises, making it an ideal read for children who enjoy a good laugh and a touch of the absurd.

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The Grunts in Trouble

Like 'The Twits' for a new generation, the Grunts are neither clean nor clever, but their adventures are most definitely terrifically fun reading. Created by two stars of the children's book world: Philip Ardagh's hilarious text is brought to life with illustrations throughout by Axel Scheffler. Read the book and play the free app game.

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Meet Mr and Mrs Grunt and their son, Sunny, who isn't really their son because they stole him off a washing line when he was a baby. Follow their adventures in their homemade (badly-made) caravan, drawn by Clip and Clop (whom the Grunts took to be one donkey until they realised that they could see them both at once) then add a household of disgruntled servants from nearby Bigg House (owned by the wildly unpopular Lord Bigg); a swarm of angry bees; and some serious misunderstandings and mischief and you begin to get an inkling of the trouble they find themselves in. That kind of trouble that begins with a capital 'T'.

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The Grunts in Trouble by Philip Ardagh receives praise for its quirky humour and inventive storytelling, making it an engaging read for children. Reviewers often highlight the eccentric characters and the enjoyable illustrations that enhance the whimsical narrative. The book's unique style and slapstick comedy are appreciated, though some mention it might appeal more to readers who enjoy a slightly offbeat sense of humour.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857632722

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Illustration: pen and ink line drawings

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diary of a Wimpy Kid Philip Ardagh Young Adult

About the Author

Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Philip Ardagh is best known for his Eddie Dickens adventures, translated into over thirty languages, and for his Grubtown Tales, but he is author of over 100 books. He collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney on the ex-Beatle's only children's book. He is a regular irregular reviewer of children's books for The Guardian, and is currently developing a series for television. Philip Ardagh is two metres tall with a ridiculously big, bushy beard and size sixteen feet, making him an instantly recognisable figure at literary festivals around the world.

Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn't think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition. Axel has illustrated a number of other highly successful books, including Muddle Farm, and his books have been translated into 42 languages. Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.

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