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Aliens!

By Alan MacDonald
Series: Dirty Bertie
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Aliens! by Alan MacDonald is a delightful children's book that follows the whimsical adventures of Captain Teggs Stegosaur and his crew. Tasked with protecting the galaxy, they encounter alien species and solve humorous, action-packed mysteries. It's a fun story filled with imagination and excitement, perfect for young readers who enjoy a cosmic journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a budding imagination and love for fun, quirky alien adventures. It’s perfect for children who enjoy a mix of humour, excitement, and science fiction. With engaging and whimsical stories, it’s sure to captivate young readers fascinated by outer space.

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Join Bertie in Aliens! his 26th adventure, as he prepares for an alien invasion, has a go at bird watching and tries to improve his school report!

Join Bertie in Aliens! his 26th adventure, as he prepares for an alien invasion, has a go at bird watching and tries to improve his school report!

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Join Bertie in Aliens! his 26th adventure, as he prepares for an alien invasion, has a go at bird watching and tries to improve his school report!

Series: Dirty Bertie

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  • Aliens!
    Join Bertie in Aliens! his 26th adventure, as he prepares for an alien invasion, has a go at bird watching and tries to improve his school report!
    By Alan MacDonald
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    Meet Dirty Bertie – the world's grubbiest trouble magnet! Join Bertie in three hilarious new stories as he faces a barrage of footballs as the school's new goalie, battles to stay clean for the school photographer, and has a spookily terrifying sleepover! Discover the misadventures in Bogeys! by Alan MacDonald, perfect for young readers who love humour and fun-filled escapades....
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  • Burp!
    Meet Dirty Bertie – a boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! He's full to bursting with madcap plans and crazy ideas, and if it's trouble you're after, look no further – Bertie's sure to be up to his neck in it. Join Bertie as he stages a school dinner revolt, takes Whiffer to dog training, and sabotages his sister's sleepover. It...
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    Meet Dirty Bertie – the world's grubbiest trouble magnet! Join Bertie in three hilarious new stories as he faces a barrage of footballs as the school's new goalie, battles to stay clean for the school photographer, and has a spookily terrifying sleepover! Mud! by Alan MacDonald offers a trio of uproarious tales that will leave young readers in stitches. Dive...
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  • Ouch!
    Ouch! by Alan MacDonald features Dirty Bertie – the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits – making a return for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he comes a cropper in A&E, goes swimming without his trunks, and takes part in an inter-schools quiz against Poshley Primary!
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Aliens! by Alan MacDonald is praised for its humour and engaging storytelling, appealing to young readers. Reviews highlight its vivid illustrations and entertaining plot, which captures the imagination and keeps children enthralled. The book is often complimented for its clever writing style that balances fun and suspense, making it a delightful read for kids.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847155122

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Stripes Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Roberts
  • Illustrated by David Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

Collections

Alan MacDonald Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Dirty Bertie Young Adult

About the Author

Alan MacDonald dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, but when he won a pen in a writing competition his fate was sealed. Alan has written over eighty children’s books, which have been translated into many languages and won several awards. Alan also writes for TV.

David Roberts is one of the UK's foremost children's illustrators, known for works such as Dirty Bertie, The Bolds and Suffragette: The Battle for Equality. He was the winner of the Nestle Children's Book Prize in 2006 and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times. He lives in London.

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