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The Book That No One Wanted to Read

By Richard Ayoade

Adjectives

quirky humorous metafictional

Genres

Humour

Synopsis

In this witty and unconventional tale, a neglected book narrates its own story, expressing frustration over being overlooked on the library shelf. Through humorous interactions with the reader, the book explores themes of self-worth and the joy of storytelling, all while trying to avoid being recycled into toilet paper. This metafictional adventure invites readers to engage with literature in a playful and imaginative way.

About the author

Richard Ayoade is a British actor, comedian, and writer who is well known for starring in the TV show 'The IT Crowd'. He has also written funny books and directed films. Richard is famous for his clever sense of humour and unique style, making people laugh both on screen and in his writing.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2023

Community rating

Average score: 4.25

From 4 readers

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