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Humour collection

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Call Number: HUM WALL
ISBN: 9780007371464
Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. All she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. She was once an international jewel thief and she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels. Now she needs Ben's help.
Funny Kid : Prank Wars by Matt Stanton
Call Number: HUM STAN
ISBN: 9780733335990
Every kid wants to laugh, and Max is the boy who can make it happen. But as Max and his classmates head off on a camping trip, the new boy, Tyson, decides to play some jokes of his own. Max is the funny kid... and now there's a prank war to be won! Monsters in the lake, smuggling ducks, dig-your-own toilets, capsizing canoes, absolutely not falling in love, and beans that give you the runs are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure!

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What is Humour?

Humour fiction is any fiction that is written predominantly for the effect of making the reader laugh. In the Senior Library the books found in juniour fiction are generally written for younger audiences, which some might find easier to read.

Popular riters in this genre would include Ahn Do, David Walliams, and Jeff Kinney.

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Have a recommendation?

Do you have a favorite dystopian book you're desperate to share with your friends, or just something you've heard about and really want to try?

The library is always looking for new book recommendations. Email libraries@tintern.vic.edu.au and let us know what you would like to see added to our collection.