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The Day My Family Disappeared

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The Day My Family Disappeared by Jo Simmons is a delightful children's book that follows the adventurous journey of a young protagonist who wakes up one day to find their entire family missing. As they embark on a quest to uncover the mystery, they face exciting challenges and make unexpected discoveries, exploring themes of independence, courage, and the importance of family. It's a humorous and heartwarming tale that captivates young readers with its engaging and imaginative storyline.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous, humorous tales filled with mystery. This story captivates young readers who enjoy a thrilling plot about a boy on a quest to recover his seemingly vanished family, navigating a world full of surprises and twists. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of laughter and intrigue in their reading.

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The Day My Family Disappeared

Home Alone meets Adrian Molein this hilarious madcap adventure from bestselling author Jo Simmons.

Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure!

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Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from the bestselling author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet.

Bob Bunyon is fed up. In a family full of artists and performers, he’s the one with no talent, the one bypassed by the creativity gene – and his four siblings just won’t let him forget it. Finally sick of being taunted for being so "normal", Bob wishes that his family would all just disappear, but he doesn’t really expect his wish to come true!

When he wakes the next day to find everyone gone, Bob’s initial delight quickly turns to worry. Does he have supernatural powers? Is he the only survivor of a zombie apocalypse or an alien invasion?

Gathering all his courage, and employing survival skills learned from TV endurance shows, Bob sets out to find his missing family...

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Reviews highlight The Day My Family Disappeared as a delightfully funny adventure that captures the imagination of young readers. It's praised for its humour and engaging story, reminiscent of the Tom Gates and The World of Norm series. The narrative wastes no time pulling readers in, offering laughs and a heartfelt focus on family amidst the comedic chaos.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901070

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove
  • Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Jo Simmons began her working life as a journalist. Her first fiction series for children, Pip Street, was inspired by her own kids' love of funny fiction, and two Super Loud Sam books followed. In addition to children's fiction, she has also co-written a humorous parenting book, Can I Give Them Back Now?: The Aargh To Zzzz of Parenting, published by Square Peg. Jo lives in Brighton with her husband, two boys and a scruffy formerly Romanian street dog.

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