Mega Mash-Up: Robots v Gorillas in the Desert
Deep in the Desert, Gorillas trade oil for bananas grown by hi-tech Robots. But then they fall out, big time, and decide to have a race to settle their differences. Which side will get slimed by the garlic burp-breath sand slugs? Which will fall for the banana sundae mirages? And when will they realise that the race has no finishing line?
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Kate says: “I know lots of boys who hardly read standard-format books, but who like to make their own comics, and thought that these were a perfect combination of narrative and doodling that could help turn the most reluctant reader into a more enthusiastic one.”
Excerpt: “Gorillas and Robots jostle each other at the starting dune. “Get lost, Rusty!” cries Nobby Knuckles. “Eat bogeys, ape-face!” shouts Bitomatic. And they’re off! Nine hundred and ninety nine years and six months, 15 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes and 48 seconds later, the race is still going. “I want a yummy banana!” complains Nobby Knuckles. “You can’t . They’re our ammunition!” snaps Grappling Sam.”
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“An interactive story where the reader is encouraged to add details, drawings, or sound effects inspired by the sheer wackiness of the stories … the combination is irresistible.”
“You can tell the authors have had a great time making this book because it is really funny. What I also love about it is that it is interactive so the readers can add their own drawings and finish chapters. They can colour it in if they like, and to me, that’s lovely because it’s not only fun but it also extends the life of the book.”
“The brilliant Mega Mash-up books take great subjects for boys and turn them into short, whacky stories that are incredibly easy and quick to read. The illustrations are bold and crazy and there’s plenty of space left on each page, together with some suggestions, so kids can add their own drawings. The books read as hilarious, zippy stories, ideal for engaging reluctant readers aged between six and nine.”
“I can’t believe there is a 6-9 year old boy out there who will not be enchanted by this book… If you are a parent of a boy in this age range you would be a fool not to get these for your son…”
“This is exactly the kind of books us parents need to be able to hand to our offspring in school holidays or on long car journey!”
“This new series… is an innovative and clever combination of novel and doodle book and I think is an absolutely brilliant idea for reluctant or struggling readers, especially that notoriously hard market – boys.”
This book made me laugh.
Deb Tuesday August 24, 2010 #
This new series (called Mega Mash Up) from Nosy Crow is an innovative and clever combination of novel and doodle book and I think is an absolutely brilliant idea for reluctant or struggling readers, especially that notoriously hard market – boys. Gorillas and robots are two topics that will appeal to boys and the juxtaposition is clever. Enjoy the story as the robots and gorillas race in the desert and finish the illustrations in this novel doodling book. Zany stories and quirky illustrations make this series great fun.
Sarah Saturday January 29, 2011 #