- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic; Reprint edition (20 July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439993857
- ISBN-13: 978-0439993852
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 332,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Roddy Doyle is used to tough critics, with many an adult novel to his name including the Booker Prize Winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. But here he takes the plunge with the toughest critics of all--children--in his first book for the young, The Giggler Treatment.
Doyle's wry sense of the ridiculous is evident in this brave attempt (indeed, anyone who turns their hand from writing for adults to writing for children is exceptionally brave), dealing as it does with the daft, but rather appealing idea, that small creatures called Gigglers work in league with the dogs of the world to avenge the children of the ills of adults. So, every time a cross word is said to a child by a grown-up, or every time anything that is deemed unfair happens (eg: if an adult farts and blames a child, or an adult puts fish on a plate but says it is chicken) the nearest Giggler has a quiet word in the shell-like ear of the local hound who promptly produces a steaming pile of poo for aforementioned adults to stand in.
Great idea, and for an author tackling the children's market for the first time it is certainly impressive--adult fans of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha will already know of this author's talent for getting into the mind of a 10-year-old boy.
Writing for children is not easy, but Doyle's strange little creatures who are always on the side of the kids, the liberal piles of poo and the fantastical storyline that develops in the most extraordinary manner and takes place over a matter of minutes, will certainly appeal.
There are rambling moments that do little to keep the reader's interest, and at times Doyle's style can be irritating. But on the whole he has tapped into a fantastic idea that will certainly appeal to children of all ages (not to mention their parents). With the short chapters, witty illustration and the languid, irreverence of a fine author to boot, The Giggler Treatment is set to make its mark. (Ages 8 and over) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Mr Mack's dog Rover sells is own poo to the gigglers - small creatures who take revenge on any adult who treats children unfairly by making the unsuspecting adults step in poo. When the gigglers set out to exact punishment on Mr Mack, Rover knows he doesn't deserve it, and the race is on to get to him before he takes that fatal step.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son was a struggling reader, mildly dyslexic and convinced he couldn't read.
I read this to him and he absolutely loved it. So much so he couldn't wait for me to read it again and read it himself. Since then he has become an increasingly confident reader and now reads independently regularly (and has returned to this book and Rover Saves Christmas several times!)
The humour in the book connects perfectly with the outlook of your average six to ten year old (and for many older children/adults too!)
I read this to him and he absolutely loved it. So much so he couldn't wait for me to read it again and read it himself. Since then he has become an increasingly confident reader and now reads independently regularly (and has returned to this book and Rover Saves Christmas several times!)
The humour in the book connects perfectly with the outlook of your average six to ten year old (and for many older children/adults too!)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book tickled my 7 and 8 year old daughters to the extent that they read it between them in one sitting. Previously they had not been particularly keen readers. My elder daughter went straight back to it the next morning.
Looking at it from a child's point of view, the book is hysterically funny because it is full of poo. Approaching it from a more adult standpoint, I was intrigued because the action of the entire book takes place over no more than a second or two. This is clever stuff. It reminded me also of Italo Calvino's If on a Winter's Night a Traveller... Oh yes, theses will be written about The Giggler Treatment.
And before I forget: my girls were thrilled when I told them that Roddy Doyle was Mrs "Go on go on go on" Doyle's son!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book along with a few others to read on holiday, i started it when i arrived at the airport and was almost finished when i had boarded the plane! When i had ordered it from a magazine, i had not realised it was for 7 and 8 year olds, it wasn't until i had recieved the book that i noticed it was quite thin and had large print. I completely surprised myself when i realised how hard i was laughing about the jokes (most of them being about poo)and enjoying the storyline. I also found the way the chapters had silly names was extreley quircky and enjoyable. A fantastic read for adults and children alike! Throughly recommened!
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suspense, mayhem and poo
My seven and six year old boys loved this book. It was recommended by a class teacher as an encouragement to my seven year old to read to himself. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Faraday's Fan
The funniest book ever
Roddy Doyle has a fantastic sense of humour. The Giggler Treatment is the funniest book we have read by Roddy Doyle. Read more
Published on 16 May 2007 by Chloe and Yazdan
An exciting and funny book! Sam W, Hugh Sexey Middle School
The Giggler Treatement is written by Roddy Doyle. It is funny and exciting suitable for children aged between 4 and 12. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by J. Ashman
Poo, poo and more poo,millionaire dogs selling poo!
A very funny book.
My 7 year old son read this in an hour, he wouldn't put it down for chocolate, cartoons, runescape-ANYTHING! Read more
My 7 year old son read this in an hour, he wouldn't put it down for chocolate, cartoons, runescape-ANYTHING! Read more
Published on 11 May 2006 by young man
My Class Love This Book
Wicked!! That is the view of my class of seven and eight year olds. They love the ridiculous storyline, delight in the fact that its all about poo and laugh out loud so many... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2003
The Giggler Treatment.
I think that the Giggler Treatment is a really excellent book because Roddy Doyle has a great sense of humour and he tells some really rib tickling jokes. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2003 by Miss Rebecca Cox (aged 10)
the giggler treatment
great funny and silly . If you want your kids to read get them this book. Poo is a mager facter and short chapters
that have very little point . Read more
that have very little point . Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2003 by "esther_hargreaves"
Captivated a whole primary class
I bought this book to read to my class of Primary 4's (7 and 8 year olds). We were all captivated from start to finish.... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2002 by T. Marshall
Irreverent, funny, rude, clever...what more can you ask?
This book is a delight from start to finish. I cannot honestly say that I am a judge of children's literature. I have not read kid's books since, well... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2002 by Penguin Egg
My children love it!
The Giggler Treatment is a story about a group of Gigglers who go around righting the wrongs done to children. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2001
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