A Big Backyard Adventure Packed With Laughs
Bob Grubb’s latest scheme begins after he is banned from the neighbouring theme park and decides to build his own in the garden. Family secrets, rivalry and comic chaos make this a buoyant middle-grade adventure about resilience, imagination and the joy of embracing exactly who you are
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A Big Backyard Adventure Packed With Laughs
Bob Grubb’s latest scheme begins after he is banned from the neighbouring theme park and decides to build his own in the garden. Family secrets, rivalry and comic chaos make this a buoyant middle-grade adventure about resilience, imagination and the joy of embracing exactly who you are
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love funny middle-grade adventures with big ideas
- Enjoy stories where one setback sparks a bold plan
- Like tales set around theme parks, gardens and family chaos
- Want a lively, heartwarming read about resilience and being yourself
Dive in to this funny and heart-warming adventure about creativity, resilience, and being yourself!
What's better than the best theme park in the world…? The best theme park in the world - IN YOUR OWN GARDEN!!
Bob Grubb and his family live on a ramshackle smallholding backing on to the world-renowned theme park, Happey World, run by Arthur Happey and his dreadful granddaughter, Maisie. When Bob accidentally gets into Maisie's bad books, he is banned from Happey World - FOR EVER. What is an entrepreneurial boy to do? Build his own theme park in his back garden, of course! With the help of friends and family, BOBLAND is go! But with Arthur and Maisie doing everything in their power to derail Bob's plans, will they make it to the Grand Opening in one piece, where they are due to meet the king himself? And what is the big family secret that lurks beneath it all?
Discover even more laughs, thrills and candyfloss with Matt Lucas' newest wonderful children's novel, perfect for 8-12 year old readers!
Readers LOVE Matt's first children's novel, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas!
"We are only up to chapter two and enjoyed the first chapter immensely and the song. What a marvelous concept, and with the words too (takes me back to old vinyl and CD lyrics you can sing along too) not only is it funny, joyful, heartwarming, and engaging. It's encouraging my daughter to read in a fun way"
"My grandchild loves this book and its interactive components! Keeps her attention. Thanks for a great story book."
"Bought as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter (11 years) this book is amazing. For a granddaughter who loves reading and singing I'm sure this will be an absolute hit. Well done Matt Lucas!"
"My 9 year old daughter and I absolutely love the way the story develops and the breaks for songs throughout the story. We read together and so far it's so much fun."
"Thank you so much for coming up with such a great book and novel way to enjoy it."
- About The Author
- Actor, author, comedian, presenter, and writer Matt Lucas is one of the most recognisable personalities in British television. Matt first came to prominence as George Dawes in the seminal comedy Shooting Stars. However, he is perhaps best known for his work alongside David Walliams, co-creating the three-time BAFTA winning BBC comedy, Little Britain.Matt's film credits including Alice in Wonderland, Paddington, Polar and Bridesmaids, TV credits including Doctor Who, and theatre projects including Les Misérables. Matt recently starred in Wonka and Gladiator II.Matt is the author of bestselling children's books, including The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas; Thank You, Baked Potato to raise money for Feed NHS; My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Jokes, Pranks and Games.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008519933
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Farshore, (06 November 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 218
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 222 x 141 x 26 mm
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