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The Bolds

By Julian Clary
Series: The Bolds
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The Bolds by Julian Clary is a humorous children's book about a family of hyenas living undercover as humans in a neat suburban neighbourhood. This peculiar family goes to great lengths to maintain their disguise, navigating the challenges of human life with hilarious adventures. The story is perfect for young readers who enjoy wit and a touch of the absurd.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delightful animal adventures filled with humour and heartwarming moments. The story follows a family of hyenas living incognito in human society, and it's perfect for children who love tales about fun disguises, clever antics, and the trials of fitting in.

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The Bolds

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes) and they love to have a bit of a giggle.

A fabulous new series from dream team Julian Clary and David Roberts! The Bolds are a family of hyenas who pretend to be people - but can they keep the noise down?
Nominated for the CILIP Greenaway Medal 2016

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Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me—they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes), and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference—they're hyenas. Yes, that's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their trousers, and they really, really like to laugh.

So far, the Bolds have managed to keep things under wraps, even when their children Bobby and Betty were born. But the nosy man next door smells a rat (or a hyena), and a trip to the local wildlife park, and the brilliantly wacky heist that results, could be the end of Teddington's best-kept secret. Whatever will the neighbours think?

The Bolds is a hilarious and imaginative tale that promises to keep readers giggling while pondering what their neighbours might be hiding.

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The Bolds by Julian Clary is praised for its hilarious and whimsical plot, making it particularly appealing to reluctant readers. The book offers a warm message about tolerance and celebrating differences, with entertaining animal antics and clever humour. Illustrator David Roberts' black-and-white illustrations are noted for enhancing the comedy, and the book draws favourable comparisons to the works of Roald Dahl. Overall, it is celebrated for its joyful and imaginative storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783443055

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Illustration: black and white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Roberts
  • Illustrated by David Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Julian Clary Series: The Bolds

About the Author

Julian Clary is a comedian, entertainer and novelist, who has toured across the world with his one-man shows. He became a household name in the late 1980s, and remains one of the country's most popular (and least predictable) entertainers. Julian has appeared on numerous popular TV shows including Celebrity Big Brother (which he won), Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning, QI, Have I Got News For You and is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute. He has starred in West End productions of Taboo and Cabaret, and appears in panto most years - he loves wearing silly clothes and lots of make up! Julian also narrates the Little Princess children's television series. He lives in Kent with his partner, dogs and several chickens.

David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator who has earned great acclaim for his distinctive style. He was born in Liverpool and studied fashion design at university in Manchester. After graduating, he worked as a milliner and a fashion illustrator, but always felt his true calling was in children's books. David finally realised his dream when his first book was published in 1998, and since then he has collaborated with some of Britain's finest children's authors, including Julia Donaldson, Sally Gardner, Philip Ardagh and Jacqueline Wilson. He is also the creator of the popular Dirty Bertie books. He lives in London with his partner.

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