Stuck

What do our readers think of Stuck? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the growing collection of strange objects very funny and enjoy joining in with the repeated idea of everything getting stuck. Some children find the curly handwritten text tricky to read, especially when they are beginning to read independently.

What does the Pageticker team say about Stuck?

Stuck takes one very ordinary problem and launches it into gloriously ridiculous territory. Oliver Jeffers’s deadpan storytelling, expressive illustrations and ever-growing pile of unlikely objects make this a brilliant read-aloud for children who enjoy absurd humour and spotting visual jokes.

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What is Stuck about?

When Floyd’s kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries everything to free it, throwing up his shoes, a ladder, a paint pot, even an orang-utan and a whale! With each wild attempt, more and more things get stuck. Will Floyd ever rescue his kite? This hilarious and imaginative picture book is full of surprises and laugh-out-loud moments, making it perfect for young readers.

About the author

Oliver Jeffers is a much-loved author and illustrator from Northern Ireland. He creates imaginative picture books, including the famous ‘Lost and Found’ and ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’. Oliver’s stories are full of adventure and heart, and his playful drawings help to bring his wonderful characters and worlds to life.

Discussion ideas around Stuck

Floyd’s ideas: Why do you think Floyd keeps throwing more things at the tree, even when his plan is clearly not working?

Getting stuck: What does it mean to be ‘stuck’ in this story, and can you think of times when someone might feel stuck in a different way?

A growing pile: Which object surprises you most in the tree, and what ridiculous object would you add next?

Trying something new: What could Floyd do differently to solve the problem, and why might a new idea work better?