So wrong by Michael Wagner and Wayne Bryant
Billy Goat Books, 2016. ISBN 9780994251756
Highly recommended. Having a problem reaching those reluctant
readers? Well I guess we all have at times. So how to solve the
problem is the question.
Put a fiendishly naughty author and illustrator together and watch
them create what can only be described as outrageously subversive
humorous writing that fools kids into thinking they are not
seriously reading!
So wrong is less a book than a collection of snack-sized
craziness which will fool any reader into wanting more of this
reading thing.
There are short stories which it would be reasonable to say include
the universal appeal of toilet humour to a fairly high degree. My
favourite is definitely 'The veree hungree caterpooper'. There are
some fantastically hilarious satirical advertisements - the Parental
Attitude Adjuster would be a highly sought after product.
Interspersed throughout are some dubious snippets of life advice
from a reputedly successful Life Coach for Kids. And of course the
pages are lavishly illustrated with a huge variety of visual jokes
as well.
It's Mad magazine meets Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton...
Both Michael Wagner and Wayne Bryant were reluctant readers
themselves and decided that they would partner up to create the sort
of book (and indeed series) they would have liked to read as kids.
It won't be just your reluctant readers queuing up for this one -
it's going to be a hit with every kid who likes to laugh at general
silliness and a bit of naughtiness.
Check out the Billy Goat
Books website. Highly recommended for all readers who snort
out loud laughing.
Sue Warren