Worry Warts by Morris Gleitzman

Worry Warts is the sequel to Misery Guts. Keith Shipley's parents now own a fish and chip shop in Orchid Cove in Queensland and are still worried about money. Keithy is still frantically trying to cheer them up and his new friend Tracy thinks that she can solve all their financial woes. Puppy Fat follows this book and we have all three in out little library in the classroom. Click on the link below the book image to listen to the first chapter  to hear author Morris Gleitzman reading from his own book and see what you think:

http://www.morrisgleitzman.com/books/fst_warts_audio.html

Puppy Fat by Morris Gleitzman

This novel is set in London. The main character, 13 year-old Keith Shipley, introduced in Misery Guts and Worry Warts, is preoccupied with the fact that both of his recently-separated parents are letting their appearances go to such a point that they will not be able to attract new partners. Unbeknownst to either parent, Keith begins a campaign to find them both a suitable partner by placing advertisments in the local paper, and using his artistic abilities to promote them. Meanwhile, his best friend, Tracy who lives in Australia, and her Aunty Bev turn up for a visit. It's as far fetched as a story could, get but Gleitzman's endearing and eccentric characters more than make up for this. Keith's complete incompetence and increasingly grandiose and ridiculous schemes which are doomed to failure, will keep you turning the pages and bring a smile to your face. Why not listen to the author reading the first chapter of the book by clicking on the link below the cover:

http://www.morrisgleitzman.com/books/fst_pfat_audio.html