{"product_id":"my-life-and-other-stuff-i-made-up-paperback","title":"My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTristan Bancks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Griffiths, Gleitzman, and Jennings will be thrilled to have this book in their collection. Author Bancks doesn't skip a beat as he writes from his character Tom's perspective, and illustrator Gus Gordon adds his usual funny and clever drawings to it all. What a great book. A sort of Aussie tall-tale version of Jeff Kinney's \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), Bancks' latest features stories with a high-level gross-out factor . . . A good choice for kids drawn to the upside down and out-and-out disgusting. It's a laugh-out-loud look at a boy's imagination with all of the bravado and cringe-worthy moments that readers might expect. The short, easy-to-read entries are punctuated with Tom's drawings, making this a good choice for reluctant readers. Additionally, the hybrid format, a chapter book filled with cartoon illustrations, and the humoros take on one boy's life, make it another pick for readers looking for \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams, 2007) read-a-likes. These bite-sized bursts of fun are inspired by Paul Jennings, Andrew Daddo, and Andy Griffiths, the sort of stories that will keep kids enthralled and wondering if it really happened or not . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTristan Bancks'\u003c\/b\u003e books for kids and teens include \u003ci\u003eTwo Wolves, The Fall\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDetention, \u003c\/i\u003eand the Tom Weekly series. \u003ci\u003eTwo Wolves \u003c\/i\u003ewon Honour Book in the 2015 CBCA Book of the Year Awards and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. \u003ci\u003eThe Fall \u003c\/i\u003ewas a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. You can find out more about Tristan at www.tristanbancks.com. \u003cb\u003eGus Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated and written over 80 books for children.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eGus's first picture book, \u003ci\u003eWendy\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Notable Book in the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Awards. His second picture book, \u003ci\u003eHerman and Rosie\u003c\/i\u003e, now published in twelve countries, has been internationally acclaimed and awarded. \u003ci\u003eSomewhere Else \u003c\/i\u003ewas published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.53 x 4.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767267262752,"sku":"9781761042683","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6684e0006f968b4625e66652299cebe6.webp?v=1780307900","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-life-and-other-stuff-i-made-up-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}