The 52-Storey Treehouse

What do our readers think of The 52-Storey Treehouse? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the wild inventions, funny illustrations and silly adventures, and many find the mix of pictures and text easy and exciting to read. Some children feel that the story becomes so bizarre or confusing that it is less enjoyable than earlier books in the series.

What does the Pageticker team say about The 52-Storey Treehouse?

The 52-Storey Treehouse is the fourth riotous climb in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's gloriously daft series, crammed with ingenious inventions, visual jokes and enough vegetable-related mayhem to make salad feel suspicious. Its cartoon-style illustrations and brisk, fragmented chapters make it especially appealing to reluctant readers and fans of silly humour, though the deliberately chaotic plot may occasionally leave more story-focused children reaching for a map.

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What is The 52-Storey Treehouse about?

Join Andy and Terry in their ever-expanding 52-storey treehouse, now featuring a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, and a life-size snakes and ladders game with real snakes! When their publisher, Mr Big Nose, mysteriously disappears, the duo embarks on a wild adventure filled with ninja snails, rocket-powered carrot launchers, and a high-tech detective agency. Will they solve the mystery in time? Packed with hilarious illustrations and zany escapades, this book is perfect for young readers seeking laughter and excitement.

About the author

Andy Griffiths is a much-loved Australian author famous for his hilarious and imaginative books. He is best known for the 'Treehouse' series, which he creates with illustrator Terry Denton. Andy’s books are packed with adventures, jokes, and wild ideas, making reading fun for children all over the world.

Discussion ideas around The 52-Storey Treehouse

Imagination without limits: Which level or invention in the treehouse would you most like to try, and what does it show about Andy and Terry's way of thinking?

The mystery of Mr Big Nose: How do Andy and Terry behave as detectives, and what makes their investigation both useful and completely ridiculous?

Friendship and teamwork: Andy and Terry often disagree or get distracted, so what helps them work together when their adventure becomes difficult?

When jokes go too far: Why do you think the book uses danger, slapstick and disgusting jokes to make children laugh, and are there any moments where the humour might not work for everyone?

Books that play with books: What is entertaining about characters who are also writing and illustrating the book you are reading?