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Mad in the Back

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Mad in the Back by Michael Rosen is a delightful children's book that captures a playful and chaotic family car journey. As the kids in the back seat become increasingly restless and noisy, the narrative unfolds with humour and wit, reflecting a familiar and relatable family dynamic. This book provides a lighthearted and entertaining glimpse into the ups and downs of a day out with the family.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love delightful family adventures with a humorous twist. Its vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling capture the imagination and evoke laughter, making it a perfect read for both children and those young at heart.

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Mad in the Back

A hilarious family tale from beloved author Michael Rosen now in a hi-lo, dyslexia-friendly format for the struggling middle grade reader.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

It's the car journey from hell... Support severely struggling readers with this hilarious hi-lo family tale.

Two siblings drive their mother to distraction on the car journey from hell, while Mum tries every trick in the book to get them to behave. All together now: “Are we nearly there yet…?”

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 6.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800900783

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Watson
  • Illustrated by Richard Watson

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 70g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Michael Rosen is well-known as a poet and broadcaster. Initially he became known in the children’s book world for making poetry fun and accessible to thousands of children through collections like Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here and Don’t put Mustard in the Custard. Michael has devoted his life to entertaining children with his writing and performances and to informing teachers, librarians, parents, publishers and government agencies of the importance of supporting children’s books.

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