The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: Dead Dad Dog

Another fabulous instalment in the hilarious ALISTAIR FURY series. The official tie-in for a TV series screened on the BBC in 2008.

The problems that go with being a younger sibling are well documented but Jamie Rix's take on the phenomenon is to appeal straight to the heart and humour of the matter

A hilarious series . . . Stand-up comedy in book form

If you've not come across this series, get ready for a severe injection of unconventionality. . . Jilts from random thought to comic memory

Accompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed

Jamie Rix is one of the funniest writers working in children's books today. His GRIZZLY TALES FOR GRUESOME KIDS won the 'Children's Choice' Smarties Award in 1990 and his teenage novel JOHNNY CASANOVA was shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book Award. He has written several younger books including a number of picture books. 
 
From a theatrical family (he is the son of Brian (Lord) Rix), Jamie started work at the Royal Court and has worked on many BBC programmes including SMITH AND JONES, TEENAGE HEALTH FREAK and HOW TO BE A LITTLE SOD.

Alistair is fed up at being treated like a slave while the rest of the family is ill. Not even lacing his brother and sister's medicine with washing-up liquid gets him off nursing duties! 
 
He's still busy trying to hatch the perfect plot for revenge when they're all dragged off to Ireland for a family funeral. Soon, Alistair's plans are full of spooks, spirits and bones. But his brother and sister have similar ideas . . . ! 
 
In lively and accessible diary form, this is a story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour.

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: Bugs On The Brain

If you've not come across this series, get ready for a severe injection of unconventionality . . . Jilts from random thought to comic memory

Alistair Fury is out for revenge. No more running errands. No more being called 'Alice'! It's payback time for his embarrassing mum, his bone-idle dad, and his constantly teasing older brother and sister. 
 
Only Alistair's two best friends - and this, his private diary - share his secrets. Culminating in a scene involving a snake, a toupee and a live TV broadcast, Alistair tries to wreak spectacular revenge but it doesn't exactly go according to plan . . . 
 
In lively and accessible diary form, this is a story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour.

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: Exam Fever

Another fabulous instalment in the hilarious ALISTAIR FURY series. The official tie-in for a TV series screened on the BBC in 2008

Alistair Fury is out for revenge. No more running errands. No more being called 'Alice'! It's payback time for his embarrassing mum, his bone-idle dad, and his constantly teasing older brother and sister. 
 
Only Alistair's two best friends - and this, his private diary - share his secrets. Culminating in a scene involving a snake, a toupee and a live TV broadcast, Alistair tries to wreak spectacular revenge but it doesn't exactly go according to plan . . . 
 
In lively and accessible diary form, this is a story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour .

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: Summer Helliday

A perfect summer fun read . . . May particularly encourage reluctant readers

[Shows] the importance of having a strong central character who holds the readers' interest

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: The Kiss of Death

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury: Tough Turkey

If you've not come across this series, get ready for a severe injection of unconventionality. . . . Jilts from random thought to comic memory

A story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour

I think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!

Jamie Rix

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