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17 must-have historical fiction books for kids

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16 laugh-out-loud funny books for 9-12-year-olds

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Romans on the Rampage: Chariot Champions

A hilarious illustrated series for young readers set in Ancient Rome.

Crazy capers abound in Ancient Rome! Croakbag the amazing talking raven tells the hilarious story of Perilus, the boy charioteer, his unpredictable family and Tiddles, the widdling elephant who's befriended them all. Another irresistible story for fans of David Walliams or David Baddiel, from Jeremy Strong, the original King of Comedy for young readers.

Jeremy Strong once worked in a bakery, putting the jam into three thousand doughnuts every night. Now he puts the jam into stories instead, which he finds much more exciting. He loves writing stories because it's 'the only time you alone have complete control and can make anything happen'. His ambition is to make you laugh (or at least snuffle). Jeremy Strong lives near Bath with his wife, Gillie, four cats and a flying cow.

Crazy capers abound in Ancient Rome! Croakbag the amazing talking raven tells the hilarious story of Perilus, the boy charioteer, his unpredictable family and Tiddles, the widdling elephant who's befriended them all. Another irresistible story for fans of David Walliams or David Baddiel.

The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog: Master of Disguise

A brand new adventure for the Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog gives us more laugh-out-loud capers for Trevor and his ridiculously speedy dog, Streaker. With mysterious pet-kidnappings going on all around and Dad threatening to send Streaker to behaviour boot camp, Trevor needs to come up with a way to keep Streaker safe. Enter best friend Tina and her mum's hair extensions and dye . . . Giggle all the way to the end of the latest story from King of Comedy, Jeremy Strong.

A brand new adventure for the Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog gives us more laugh-out-loud capers for Trevor and his ridiculously speedy dog, Streaker. With mysterious pet-kidnappings going on all around and Dad threatening to send Streaker to behaviour boot camp, Trevor needs to come up with a way to keep Streaker safe. Enter best friend Tina and her mum's hair extensions and dye . . . Giggle all the way to the end of Trevor's master plan!

Romans on the Rampage: Jail Break!

Perilus and his family are in trouble again! His dad has been arrested for stealing money from the Imperial Mint. Can Croakbag the talking raven save the day once more?

My Brother's Famous Bottom Takes Off!

5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Lift Off! 
 
My brother's famous bottom is going into space! Well, a video of it, anyway. And the best news is that the whole family gets to go to America to see the launch! 
 
We're going to climb the Empire State Building, ride in a helicopter, and eat gherkins for breakfast. Who knows, maybe we'll even get to meet the President . . .

5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Lift Off! 
 
My brother's famous bottom is going into space! Well, a video of it, anyway. And the best news is that the whole family gets to go to America to see the launch! 
 
We're going to climb the Empire State Building, ride in a helicopter, and eat gherkins for breakfast. Who knows, maybe we'll even get to meet the President . . .

Romans on the Rampage

Perilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus's hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he'd imagined! 
 
A laugh-out-loud story from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.

Perilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus's hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he'd imagined!

Kidnapped! The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog's Sizzling Summer

Kidnapped! The-Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog's Sizzling Summer is the laugh-a-minute 100th title by King of Comedy Jeremy Strong. 
 
When Streaker goes on her summer holidays, hilarious misadventures can't be far behind. 
 
Jeremy Strong is immensely popular with children, who love his unique brand of silliness. He won the Children's Book Award in 1997 with The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog, and in 2008 won the Sheffield Children's Book Award for Beware! Killer Tomatoes.

A real talent for silliness and slapstick

Comedy and general fizz are Jeremy Strong's trademarks

Jeremy Strong is immensely popular with children, who love his unique brand of silliness. He won the Children's Book Award in 1997 with The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog, and in 2008 won the Sheffield Children's Book Award for Beware! Killer Tomatoes.

When Streaker goes on her summer holidays, hilarious misadventures can't be far behind.

Jeremy Strong

Nicholas and his family are off on holiday to Turkey! 
 
But with Cheese and Tomato causing chaos with stray tortoises, Dad having to be rescued by the lifeguard, and Mum setting off the hotel sprinkler system with her belly-dancing routine, rest and relaxation are not on the cards!

Jeremy Strong

Books by Jeremy Strong

Series by Jeremy Strong

Cartoon Kid5 Books

My Brother's Famous Bottom2 Books

Pirate School5 Books

Romans on the Rampage3 Books

The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog1 Book

Articles featuring Jeremy Strong

17 must-have historical fiction books for kids

16 laugh-out-loud funny books for 9-12-year-olds

Puffin authors share their most hilarious Christmas disasters

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