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“Carr's writing is a joy" - The Irish Independent
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"one of the funniest debuts for 8-12s for some time … Carr is a born
storyteller" - Amanda Craig, The Times
storyteller" - Amanda Craig, The Times
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. Great characters, lively use of language, original approach, plenty of dry humour. No way you could imagine what was coming next, but you're dying to know, because Carr has the voice of a born storyteller. I loved the feeling that he was writing the book for fun, probably smiling as he imagined all these crazy people and insane situations. Yet, though there's more than a tinge of surrealism, Ballydog is weirdly believable. it happens to be in Ireland, but don't you find these towns all over the world?
I also liked the monster. So often monsters are just like the latest offering from Special Effects,but Carr conveys the terror of this creature by emphasising how absolutely huge it is and how stupid; a mindless force of nature
As I wasn't familiar with his work I took the trouble to look his website up. I'd respectfully suggest Carr considers expanding his website to convey more of the kind of person and the kind of writer he is since the site didn't really convey this.
IN conclusion, I hope Carr gets his due as a bright new voice in children's writing. This is one of the best children's books I've read for ages, and I can't wait to read the next one.The Badness of Ballydog
I also liked the monster. So often monsters are just like the latest offering from Special Effects,but Carr conveys the terror of this creature by emphasising how absolutely huge it is and how stupid; a mindless force of nature
As I wasn't familiar with his work I took the trouble to look his website up. I'd respectfully suggest Carr considers expanding his website to convey more of the kind of person and the kind of writer he is since the site didn't really convey this.
IN conclusion, I hope Carr gets his due as a bright new voice in children's writing. This is one of the best children's books I've read for ages, and I can't wait to read the next one.The Badness of Ballydog
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a humdinger of a story! It has EVERYTHING a good romp should have. Real bad baddies, real big sea monsters, real nasty teachers and a gang of heros. A page turner to be sure.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A vivid, expansive, thrilling book; I couldn't put it down. And then I passed it on to my 8-yr old son and he couldn't put it down either. The best Irish children's book I have ever read, and, like the Harry Potter books, it is so well written it is just as much fun for an adult as a child. It felt like a real, rollicking experience. I will be sure to buy the next book as soon as it comes out.
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This book was a gift for my teenage son who recommended it and now has been enjoyed by everyone in the house! Great Story :)
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The Badness of Ballydog
When thinking of The Badness of Ballydog, one word springs to mind: strange. Not in a bad way, more in a I-didn't-see-that-coming way. Read more
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The Badness of Ballydog is a delightful adventure to which children can easily relate. It contains the down-to-earth mundane issues both children and adults must deal with,... Read more
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