The Accidental Prime Minister - Softcover

McLaughlin, Tom

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9780192737748: The Accidental Prime Minister

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ISBN 10: 0192737740 ISBN 13: 9780192737748

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2015

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When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world!
Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go . . . and that's how an ordinary boy like Joe ended up with the most extraordinary job. Now the fun can really start . . .
Hats for cats! Pet pigs for all! Banana shaped buses! Swimming pools on trains!
A hilarious story of one boy's meteoric rise to power!

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'With this on the shelf, you'll have children voting to read!' (The Reading Zone)

'dramatises a common fantasy for many of us - what we might do if we were Prime Minister' (Lorna Bradbury, 'Best Books for Children this Easter', Telegraph)

'a totally hilarious story, brilliantly written and amusingly illustrated - with clear undercurrents of reality' (Parents in Touch)

'a wonderful middle-grade book that's topical and ripe for discussion' (Wondrous Reads blog)

'manages to introduce the idea of politics for a 7+ audience with some serious points, but mainly laugh-out-loud humour' (MinervaReads blog)

'thoughtful, ambitions yarn published just in time for the general election' (Alex O'Connell, The Times)

'The funniest book I've ever read' (The Guardian)

'A well-crafted attack on adults who take themselves too seriously' (Books for Keeps)

Fans of David Walliams will love this book (The Teacher)

'this is an entertaining read for those who enjoy slapstick humour.' (Kathryn Tyson, The School Librarian)

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A hilarious story of one boy's meteoric rise to power!

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PublisherOUP Oxford
Publication date2015
ISBN 10 0192737740
ISBN 13 9780192737748
BindingPaperback
Number of pages240
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world!Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go . . . and that's how an ordinary boy like Joe ended up with the most extraordinary job. Now the fun can really start . . .Hats for cats! Pet pigs for all! Banana shaped buses! Swimmingpools on trains!A hilarious story of one boy's meteoric rise to power! Grown-ups have had their turn at running things, and let's face it, they've been rubbish! It's time that a kid was in charge. Where there is grumpiness, may we bring giggles, where there is jelly, may we bring ice-cream, where there are chairs, may we bring whoopee cushions! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780192737748

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