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The Mischief Maker's Handbook

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The Mischief Maker's Handbook by Mike Barfield is a delightful children's guide to fun and imaginative mischief. It inspires creativity and curiosity as it presents a variety of playful pranks and mischievous activities that are both engaging and educational. The book encourages young readers to explore their playful side while learning and creating memorable moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You'll enjoy this book if you're a young reader or a parent looking for a book filled with creative and fun activities. It encourages curiosity and hands-on experiments, making it perfect for kids who love crafting, learning quirky facts, and engaging in harmless pranks. It's a delightful way to spark imagination and keep children entertained while learning.

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The Mischief Maker's Handbook

Learn how to make mischief with this hilarious, fully illustrated handbook.

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Learn how to make mischief with this hilarious, fully illustrated handbook. Clear step-by-step activities and annotated diagrams will transform you into the mischief-maker that you've always wanted to be. From turning your body into an orchestra, to making invisible ink and rubber band catapults, it's all covered in this comprehensive guide.

The book includes top-secret DIY hacks to make your own practical jokes, exasperating questions to ask adults and top tips on how to get away with (almost) anything!

Written by Mike Barfield, the barmy brains behind The Ultimate Insult Generator, The Element in the Room, and many more, who has over 25 years' experience of working in TV, radio, books, newspapers and magazines and also enjoys performing in schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals all over the UK, often dressed as a giant housefly.

The Mischief Maker's Handbook is expertly illustrated by Frankfurt-based illustrator Jan Buchczik, whose clients include The New York Times, The Guardian and Vanity Fair.

This book is sure to make grown-ups groan, teachers tremble, siblings sigh and family and friends freak out as it's packed-full with instructions and hilarious tips throughout. Its chapters include: Make a Fake, Flying Things and Flinging Things, Sneaky Science, Noisy Toys, Busy Bodies, Mad Magic and Champion Challenges.

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The Mischief Maker's Handbook by Mike Barfield is praised for its interactive and engaging content, which captivates young readers with fun and imaginative activities. The book encourages creativity and playfulness, providing a mix of educational and entertaining tasks that are well-received by both children and parents. Many reviewers appreciate the humour and clever illustrations that complement the mischievous themes, making it an enjoyable read for kids.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786275509

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jan Buchczik

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Mike Barfield is a comic writer, cartoonist, poet and performer. He has worked in TV, radio, books and magazines as well as schools, libraries and museums.

Illustrator Marianna Madriz's clients include Creative Review, House of Illustration and The Eighty-Eight Journal. Originally from Venezuela, she currently lives in London.

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