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The second book in the super-funny classic series The Bagthorpe Saga, starring the TOTALLY unforgettable Bagthorpe family - from best-loved author Helen Cresswell.
Bad, mad and brilliant to know - the Bagthorpes are back Something even stranger than normal is happening in the Bagsthorpe house. Ever since Uncle Parker won a luxury cruise in a competition, the family's gone competition crazy. Only Jack and his trusty dog Zero are staying out of it. So just how does the mixed-up mutt become the most famous dog in Britain?
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0008261997
ISBN13:9780008261993
Release Date:June 2018
Publisher:HarperCollins Children's Books
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.7"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Related Subjects
9 - 12 Years Children's Children's Books Humor Humor & Entertainment Teen & Young AdultCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Inspired Madness & Brilliant Chaos
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I *loved* these books as a child-- so much that I found I could still remember some of the sentences word-for-word as an adult. Even as an adult I found myself giggling out loud as I read about The Bagthorpe's and their contest-entering mania.Shame that it's out of print! Bring it back!
absolute madness
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Absolute Zero, the 2nd in the Bagthorpes series was the book that hooked me to the Bagthorpe series. The Bagthorpe clan with its outrageous personalities reminds me still of my own large eccentric family. One of my fondest childhood memories is the hours I spent laughing at the antics of Jack and his family. I found the feud between Uncle Parker and Mr. Bagthorpe to be hilarious. Mrs Fosdale is a wonderful minor character and her reaction to the pantry still dissolves me into hysteria. Jack Bagthorpe was as close as a best friend to me. His misadventures with Zero and his family still make me laugh, smile and want to hear more. If your child is not quite ready for Harry Potter or needs a fill in the Bagthorpes though a different genre will absolutely do!
A terrific read for both children & parents!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I highly recommend all of the 'Bagthorpe' books by Helen Cresswell, including this one, the 2nd in the series. All are well-written, fast-paced, entertaining and funny. I first read this series as a young teenager - and I plan to read these books to my daughter. If you have a child who doesn't like to read, chances are this book series will catch his/her attention. Well worth getting copies of each of the 7 books in the series about this eccentric (fictional) British family.
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