With characteristic wit, Morris Gleitzman reads this unpredictable, hilarious and finally moving story about kids trying to make sense of an adult world.
Morris Gleitzman's brilliant comic style has endeared him to adults and children alike and made him one of Australia's favorite authors.
Bumface! That's who Angus wants to be. He dreams of being bold, brave, wild and free. Like the pirate in the stories he tells his younger brother and sister.
Instead, Angus is just plain tired from changing nappies and wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr. Dependable, but Angus can barely cope. Another baby would be a disaster. So Angus comes up with a bold and brave plan to stop her getting pregnant.
That's when he meets Rindi And Angus thought he had a problem before...
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"Angus is a twelve year old boy in Australia who looks after his younger brother and sister (each with a different father) because the fathers are too immature and his actress mother is too self-centred to be proper parents. Along with his friend Rindi he schemes to regain his childhood (and hers)." — Neill (4 out of 5 stars)
"Angus is a twelve year old boy in Australia who looks after his younger brother and sister (each with a different father) because the fathers are too immature and his actress mother is too self-centred to be proper parents. Along with his friend Rindi he schemes to regain his childhood (and hers)."
" OK. But it didn't really do it for me. "
" Loved this book. Funny with some serious stuff intertwined very effectively. "
" So far the book is okay, but is a bit boring. It seems extremely childish. "
" I read this when i was quite a bit younger, but it was fabulous! Fun, easy read. "
" What can you say. Ben thought the title was hilarious, and was very motivated to read the book. Gleitzman certainly knows his audience! "
" A 12-year-old boy should not have to be raising his younger siblings. A funny, but serious look at kids who need to retain their own childhood. "
" I remember i read this when i was in grade 7 and it was my favourite book ever. Hahah i dont know why. And i cried at the ending :P "
" A surprising and fun book to read! You never know what's going to happen next! "
" Its pretty good. The indian girl in it gets sent to india to marry this 22 year old through an arranged marrige....oh, shes like, 11 btw. How sad. Read it to find out more.... "
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