A funny, heart-shattering story about friendship, endings
and new beginnings
Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's biggest prankster.
Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here anymore. ...Or is
he?
Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as
he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that
he'll find Finn laughing at the end.
The journey also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible
to accept. A funny, punch-to-the-gut story about life
and death, embracing every opportunity, and making every second
count.
Simon James Green is the award-winning author of books like Sleepover
Takeover and The Life of Riley: Beginner's
Luck, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize.
This story is blend hilarity with heart, perfect for fans of
books by Helen Rutter, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ben Bailey Smith and
Ross Welford.
Hilarious illustrations throughout by Jennifer
Jamieson
PRAISE FOR SIMON'S MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS
Sleepover Takeover
"This is a fantastically funny, exciting, unexpected, and
sometimes touching, mystery thriller" BookTrust
"A funny madcap mystery adventure perfect for fans of Danny
Wallace's THE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK or Charlie Higson's WORST.
HOLIDAY. EVER." LoveReading 4 Kids
Life Of Riley: Beginner's Luck
"This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and
hilarious characters." BookTrust
"Though the laughs are sustained from start to finish, there
is some depth to the drama in Life of Riley, too. The characterisation
is original and refreshing." Books For Keeps
"This funny, gentle story is packed with snappy humour and
hilarious characters. You can't help but love Riley, a brilliant,
witty, world-weary kid and long-suffering underdog. There's
a lovely message about being grateful for all the things
that you have and for appreciating the people who support you, no
matter what. Perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans or children
about to start secondary school, though there's a lot of fun
to be had for grown ups here too." LoveReading
4 Kids
Product code: 9780702303647
| ISBN |
9780702303647 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
H199xW170xS18 |
| No. Of Pages |
320 |
| Publisher |
Scholastic |
| Illustrated By |
Jennifer Jamieson |
| On Sale Date |
11/05/2023 |