Dirty Bertie - Ouch!

What do our readers think of Dirty Bertie - Ouch!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children generally find Bertie’s mishaps funny and enjoy his cheeky, disgusting behaviour. They especially like the lively illustrations and the scenes involving his accident, while the humour’s grossness may not suit every child.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dirty Bertie - Ouch!?

We love the fast-paced comic energy of Bertie’s latest mishaps, with three short adventures that are easy to dip into and packed with illustrations. The humour is deliberately silly, messy and sometimes a little gross, making this a strong choice for children who enjoy cheeky characters and slapstick chaos, though it may not appeal to those who prefer calmer or more realistic stories.

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What is Dirty Bertie - Ouch! about?

Dirty Bertie, the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits, is back for more comic chaos! In 'Ouch!', Bertie ends up in A&E after a DIY disaster, faces embarrassment when he forgets his swimming trunks, and competes in an inter-school quiz against the posh Poshley Primary. Packed with hilarious mishaps and madcap schemes, this book is perfect for young readers who love a good laugh.

About the author

Alan MacDonald is a popular British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Dirty Bertie' series, which follows the adventures of a mischievous boy who loves getting into trouble. Alan enjoys making readers laugh and hopes his stories inspire a love of reading and imagination.

Discussion ideas around Dirty Bertie - Ouch!

Bertie’s Big Ideas: Bertie often tries to solve problems with a madcap scheme. Which of his ideas seems most imaginative, and what might you have done instead?

Funny or Too Far?: Why do Bertie’s accidents and embarrassing moments make some people laugh? Are there times when a joke can go too far?

Facing Embarrassment: Bertie finds himself in some very awkward situations. What helps someone recover after an embarrassing moment?

Competition and Fairness: Bertie competes against Poshley Primary in a quiz. What makes a competition exciting and fair, even when you really want to win?

Learning from Mistakes: What do Bertie’s mishaps teach us about taking care with tools, listening to advice and thinking before acting?