Will has four brothers and it's chaos in his house! If he's not being teased by his big brother Marty, he has to deal with the terrible, three-headed bundle of cuteness that is his three younger brothers. Even worse, his mother has the brilliant idea of packing Will and Marty off to the library during the holidays. She just doesn't understand! Not only is the library no fun, it's also the habitat of the legendary librarian Spud Murphy. If you put a foot wrong, it's rumoured she will use her dreaded gas-powered spud gun and you don't want that - just ask Ugly Frank how he got his nickname! Eventually Will and Marty discover a love of books and that Mrs Murphy isn't so bad after all!
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Eoin Colfer, the second of five brothers, was born and raised in Wexford, a seaside town in the south-east of Ireland. His first novel, Benny and Omar was an instant bestseller in Ireland, and Artemis Fowl, his first book featuring the brilliant young anti-hero was an immediate international bestseller. It was winner of both the WHSmith 'People's Choice' Children's Book of the Year and the Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards, and was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Blue Peter Book Award.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By "annie6073"
Format:Hardcover
Anyone who has ever read Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series will know by now that this guy is a great writer. His skill is fast moving, neat and downright hilarious storytelling, whatever the subject matter.
With just five neat chapters, starting with Ugly Frank, the poor kid who earned his name as a victim of the legendary librarian's spud gun, this little story leaps along with enough boys' action to appeal to them, and enough cute humour to keep the girls happy too.
The Legend of Spud Murphy is aimed at a slightly younger audience than Artemis Fowl, and is brilliantly illustrated on every page with action-enhancing pen and ink sketches by Tony Ross.
Nevertheless, this story of Marty and Will being packed off to the library to get them out of their mother's hair for the summer holidays is well-written enough entertain more advanced readers too, and is a great choice for encouraging reluctant readers to brave the horrors of the library!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Sarah Wood
Format:Paperback
My seven year old daughter came home with this book from school. She asked if I would read it with her. It's perfect for children of her age and indeed for their parents too, as by halfway through I had to stop reading as I was crying with laughter.
My daughter said to me that all childrens books should be funny, because children like to laugh and this book certainly fulfils that expectation.
Enjoy!
My daughter said to me that all childrens books should be funny, because children like to laugh and this book certainly fulfils that expectation.
Enjoy!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M I ch A E l
Format:Paperback
I borrowed the book from the library after my friend recommended it to me after reading it I re read it twice in one hour its funny moving and generally youve just got a classic author This book was excellent and I would definetly recommend it to anyone who just needs cheering up its not a book for five year olds just because it short! Its a funny book that i would reccomend to all ages it may not be the age range for adults but I can bet you they will enjoy it anyway. I reccomend it as A MUST BUY!!!!!!!!!
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as expected
I was pleased with this book. Looks well illustrated and I am sue that my grandson will enjoy this book
Published 5 months ago by curly
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SPud Murphy - What a story
We have been reading this book as a class and decided to write a review. According to Tia it is a mind blastingly fantastic book that you won't be able to stop reading, it is cool... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Victoria Primary School
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The legend of Spud Murphy
Two boys who can't keep themselves amused at home are packed off to the library by their mother. They sit bored on a scrap of carpet in front of a bookshelf; this is the junior... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Clare O'Beara
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Fun in a Library
Will and his brother Marty are doomed to spend their holidays in the Library. This library has a formidable librarian in Mrs Murphy, otherwise known as Spud Murphy, legend has it... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by Wyvernfriend
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Promoting the joy of reading
This is a great short book for 7ish year olds. An easy to read novel for younger readers who are developing confidence with chapter books. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2006 by April Wallis
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A Great Read for 5-8s!
Will and his older brother Marty are reluctantly sent to the library to do something a bit more 'educational' with their summer holiday. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2005 by Heidi Nolan
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Really Entertaining Book
This hilarious book by a very witty writer deserves 6 stars
The Legend Of Spud Murphy would entertain alot of people!
If you love Books this is excellent for you...
The Legend Of Spud Murphy would entertain alot of people!
If you love Books this is excellent for you...
Published on 19 Aug 2004 by Mr. E. Townend
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