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Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed

By Michael Rosen

When Uncle Gobb arrives, Malcolm’s not-so-boring life leads straight towards the mysterious Dread Shed.

hilarious whimsical imaginative entertaining

Genres

Humour Adventure

What is Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed about?

Malcolm is an ordinary ten-year-old boy whose life takes a hilarious turn when his bossy Uncle Gobb moves in. With a school that makes fun things boring, a genie that appears when you rub your nose, and the mysterious Dread Shed looming, Malcolm and his best friend Crackersnacker embark on a wacky adventure filled with untrue facts and unexpected twists.

About the author

Michael Rosen is a much-loved British author and poet. He is famous for writing funny and imaginative books for children, including the classic story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Michael enjoys performing his poems and stories, and he loves to make children laugh and think with his playful use of words.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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