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Snot Chocolate

and other funny stories
By Morris Gleitzman
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Snot Chocolate by Morris Gleitzman is a collection of humorous and lively short stories for children. Each tale combines humour with insightful commentary on the experiences and challenges faced by young readers. From adventures at school to unusual family dynamics, the stories are engaging and relatable, offering both laughs and thoughtful moments.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories packed with humour and heartfelt moments. This collection of short, quirky tales offers a delightful mix of laughter and insightful reflections, perfect for young readers who appreciate light-hearted, witty adventures that leave an impact.

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Very Yummy Stories. Stop your mum picking her nose, read the secret diary of a dog, catch a bus and then let it go, discover how one slice of toast can make you the most popular person in school, start wearing a crown and give up eating pig-nostril gruel, use a wrecking ball to defeat a bully, show your big sister the very scary secret in your wardrobe, unleash the awesome power of chips, live in a house that gets wiped clean more often than a bottom. Funny stories from a favourite Australian author.

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Snot Chocolate by Morris Gleitzman is praised for its humour and heartwarming stories, which effectively explore themes of friendship, family, and growing up. Reviews highlight the author's skill in combining humour with poignant moments, captivating young readers with relatable characters and engaging tales. The collection of short stories delights with its wit and charm while offering meaningful life lessons for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143309222

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 176

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Morris Gleitzman Penguin Books

About the Author

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 36 books, he's one of Australia's most popular children's authors. Visit Morris at his website- morrisgleitzman.com

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