The Donut Diaries: Book One by Dermot Milligan (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Donut Diaries by Dermot Milligan, Anthony McGowan, David Tazzyman From the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark comes The Donut Diaries, a British Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring Dermot, an overweight eleven-year-old. Not only does Dermot have to write down how many donuts he eats, but also - and this is the really rubbish part - he has to talk about HIS FEELINGS! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A British Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring Dermot, an overweight eleven-year-old. Hilariously funny and insightful.From the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark comes The Donut Diaries, a British Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring Dermot, an overweight eleven-year-old. Hilariously funny and insightful.Dermot Milligans got problems. Hes overweight and hooked on donuts. He has a pushy, over-achieving mother, and a father who spends all his time hiding in the loo. His sisters, Ruby and Ella (known as Rubella) attack him relentlessly from the opposite directions of Chav and Goth. And now, hes being sent to a nutritionist, Doctor Morlock, who looks like a Dementor from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.This diary is Doc Morlocks idea. Not only does Dermot have to write down how many donuts he eats, but also - and this is the really rubbish part - he has to talk about HIS FEELINGS! But things are about to get even worse - hes being separated from his friends and sent to St Michaels, a posh school where he just knows hes going to stick out like a sore thumb. A sore thumb with a weight problem . . . Notes Dermot Milligans got problems. Hes overweight and hooked on donuts. He has a pushy, over-achieving mother and a father who spends all his time hiding in the lavatory. His sisters, Ruby and Ella (Rubella) attack him relentlessly and now hes being sent to a nutritionist, Dr Morlock, who encourages him to keep a diary about his feelings. A British take on Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. Ages: 9+ Back Cover My name is Dermot Milligan and I love donuts. I have to keep count because my mum is threatening to send me to Camp Fatso if I dont shape up. And shes making me go to a demon nutritionist to sort out my diet. So this is my donut diary, where I write down what Ive eaten and my FEELINGS - aaargggh yuck! As if I dont have enough to deal with, what with starting Big School next week. (Note to self: Dont call it BIG SCHOOL!) Author Biography Dermot Milligan is eleven, obese and about to start at Big School. Hes a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and he hates his evil sisters, Ruby and Ella (Rubella). His all-time favourite donut is the classic ring, but hes also very keen on jam. Review "Laugh-out-loud funny ... Just the thing to make the childish (of any age) laugh" -- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times "Easy and plaintive and very funny, and if youre determined to give the young boy in your life a book in his stocking this year, well this might be one hed actually thank you for" -- Daniel Hahn Independent on Sunday "A warm, witty and inspiring tale ... This is a fine and funny pre-teens book with some lovely zany illustrations by David Tazzyman" -- Martin Chilton Daily Telegraph "A deliciously funny tales of a kid with a super sweet tooth. Perfect for boys and girls, with laughs and fun galore" -- Natasha Harding The Sun "Dermots diaries are very revealing as he tells all in hilarious and embarrassing detail" -- Julia Eccleshare Love Reading 4 Kids Promotional A British Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring Dermot, an overweight eleven-year-old. Hilariously funny and insightful. Review Text Laugh-out-loud funny . . . Just the thing to make the childish (of any age) laugh Review Quote Laugh-out-loud funny . . . Just the thing to make the childish (of any age) laugh Promotional "Headline" A British Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring Dermot, an overweight eleven-year-old. Hilariously funny and insightful. Details ISBN0552564370 Author David Tazzyman Year 2011 ISBN-10 0552564370 ISBN-13 9780552564373 Format Paperback Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrator David Tazzyman Media Book Pages 304 Subtitle Book One Language English Short Title DONUT DIARIES DEWEY 823.92 Series The Donut Diaries Publication Date 2011-08-04 UK Release Date 2011-08-04 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2011-08-04 NZ Release Date 2011-08-04 Illustrations Black and white throughout Birth 1969 Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications MBE Audience Age 9-11 Alternative 9781446451892 Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37091861;

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