Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool

hilarious · engaging · imaginative · lighthearted

What do our readers think of Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool? (AI-Generated Summary)

Children find the stories funny, silly and full of exciting twists, and they enjoy the illustrations as much as the adventures. Some children think the stories are over too quickly, but they still find the book fun and easy to read.

What does the Pageticker team say about Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool?

We love the way Pamela Butchart turns ordinary school life into wonderfully silly adventures, with three short stories that are packed with imagination, misunderstandings and laugh-out-loud surprises. The lively illustrations and manageable chapters make this a strong choice for children moving from picture books to independent reading.

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What is Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool about?

Join Class 2F at Wigglesbottom Primary as they dive into three hilarious adventures! Is there really a shark lurking in the swimming pool? Can the class parachute make Danny Jenkins invisible? Are there dinosaur bones buried in the playground? With each mystery, the students embark on laugh-out-loud escapades, turning everyday school life into extraordinary fun. Perfect for young readers ready to transition from picture books to chapter books, this collection is brimming with excitement and humour.

About the author

Pamela Butchart is a much-loved author from Scotland who writes funny and exciting books for children. She is best known for her series about Izzy and her friends, like 'The Spy Who Loved School Dinners' and 'Baby Aliens Got My Teacher.' Pamela’s stories are full of laughter, surprises, and lots of school adventures.

Discussion ideas around Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool

Rumours and panic: How does one small idea become a much bigger worry in the swimming-pool story, and what could the children do differently next time?

Imagination at school: Which adventure shows the class using their imagination most creatively, and what makes their idea seem believable to them?

Friends and teamwork: How do the children work together when something strange happens, and which character would you most want on your team?

Mistakes and discoveries: What can the dinosaur-bones adventure teach us about checking our ideas before deciding that something is true?