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Finn's Epic Fails

The hilarious new series packed with school fails, friendship, pranks and chaos!
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A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. ?Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Finn's Epic Fails

A hilarious new series by bestselling author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. 

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A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. 

?Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary. 

‘A comedy classic and hilarious page-turner from a genuinely brilliant writer.’ Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates series
 
‘Pure comedy genius – Finn's Epic Fails will have you howling with laughter and cheering for more! This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!’ – Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

‘Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!’ – Rob Biddulph, author of Draw With Rob
 
WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHY
  • Mortifying moments
  • Laughter guaranteed
  • Disastrous supply teachers
  • A stinky stray dog who may just be the PERFECT best friend
  • PRANKS!
  • Mates who save the day
  • OFF THE SCALE FAILOMETERS!!!
  • And much more…!

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle won the 2022 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year, the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the Times Children's Book of the Year.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398546165

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: b-w illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 3302.0mm

Height: 5029.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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