Ben Davis Bücher

When Jordan finally gets invited to go to the chippy with the cool kids, he feels stupid carrying around a flask of mum's wholesome soup. He decides instead to give it to a homeless man called Harry. It's this one act of kindness that leads to a host of new friendships and a community movement.

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Danny was born to be bad but has an irresistible urge to do good. When his super villain dad decides to start World War III, he knows he has to do something. Just as long as no one finds out . . . Danny's life wouldn't be worth living back at Demento's Academy if they find out he did something idiotic like saving the world.

The narrative encourages readers of all ages to pursue their passions and discover joy in life. It emphasizes the significance of personal experiences and human connections, highlighting how each individual's journey is unique. As the story unfolds, it invites readers to reflect on their own lives and share their personal tales of following their hearts, fostering a sense of community and understanding.

Lenny's adventurous day takes a turn when his older brother, Brandon, agrees to take him and his friends to a safari park. This modern tale captures the spirit of youthful mischief and camaraderie, appealing to fans of lighthearted children's stories. As they navigate the excitement and challenges of the safari, readers can expect humor and relatable situations reminiscent of beloved characters from other popular series.

Things are looking up for Joe at last. For one thing, he has a REAL LIFE GIRLFRIEND, who actually likes Star Trek almost as much as he does! It all seems too good to be true . . . and for disaster-prone Joe, it's only a matter of time before things go wrong in spectacularly hilarious fashion!

This summer, 12-year-old Alex is taking over his dad's postal delivery job. What could go wrong? In order to get his family back together, Alex comes up with a brilliant plan: if Dad finally writes the novel he's always talked about, he'll be happier again and his parents will fall back in love. Dad just needs to get away from work for a while to do it. Alex tricks his dad into thinking he's been selected for a creative sabbatical, and starts to do the postal deliveries himself. But it's harder than Alex had ever realized, and there are the bullies who throw his letters in the canal, an overly suspicious boss, and a lot of angry dogs to avoid. He finds unexpected help in Willow, a girl on the canal who offers to share the work ... but has a dark secret that might derail everything. As Alex's ruse starts to fall apart, he needs his dad more than ever. Meanwhile, his dad comes to understand that the thing he needs most isn't publishing a novel ... it's Alex. From the Carnegie nominated author of The Soup Movement Perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyle and Ben Bailey Smith Based on Ben's own experience working as a postal carrier!

A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Pamela Butchart!When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his friends are surprised to find themselves sent to the back field to count the footballs and tidy up the bibs.

Except it escapes and ends up in the bowl of sick, sorry, gruel, that Amelia Kelly has brought up, sorry, in. Soon there are small, gruelly footprints all over the classroom and also a lot of screaming because the rat that Lenny found by the back of the chip shop is FREE.