Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts!

What do our readers think of Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book hilarious, colourful and easy to keep reading, with lively characters and lots of memorable jokes. They especially enjoy the strange storylines, short comic sections and the way everything comes together in a big, funny finale.

What does the Pageticker team say about Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts!?

A brightly coloured, wildly funny graphic adventure combining time travel, science fiction and wonderfully silly donut characters. Its fast-moving comic strips and larger story arc make it especially appealing to fans of energetic humour, while Anxiety Donut adds a relatable thread about facing worries. The cartoon peril, cheeky jokes and chaotic action will suit most junior readers, and the episodic structure can work well for children who enjoy dipping in and out of a story.

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What is Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts! about?

In a future where donuts are banned, the Donut Squad returns from the future to prevent this dystopian fate. Led by Sprinkles, the team - including the anxious Anxiety Donut and the salty Caramel Jack - embarks on a time-travel adventure to save their sugary kind. Will they succeed in restoring the world's love for donuts, or is their destiny sealed?

About the author

Neill Cameron is a British author and illustrator who creates exciting comics and stories for children. He is best known for the brilliant 'Mega Robo Bros' series in The Phoenix comic. Neill loves drawing robots and superheroes and enjoys inspiring young readers to create their own amazing stories and pictures.

Discussion ideas around Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts!

Facing fears: Anxiety Donut often worries but still helps the team. What does the story suggest about being brave when you are frightened?

Changing the future: If you could travel through time to prevent one future problem, what would you change, and what new problems might your choice create?

Teamwork and differences: The Donut Squad members have very different personalities, including Anxiety Donut and salty Caramel Jack. How do their differences help the team?

Who decides what is healthy?: The future bans donuts in the name of healthy living. Who should decide what people are allowed to eat, and where should the limits be?

Comedy and chaos: Which characters, jokes or situations make the adventure feel most chaotic, and why do you think that kind of humour appeals to children?