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How (Not) to Make Bad Children Good

By Emma Barnes

Can an inexperienced space Guardian change Martha, before her wicked ways cause interstellar chaos?

funny mischievous fast-paced fantastical

Genres

Humour Science Fiction Friendship/Family

What is How (Not) to Make Bad Children Good about?

Martha Bones has been causing trouble since the day she bit Father Christmas. Now she torments her brother, Sally and her despairing parents, and nobody knows what to do with her. Then the Interstellar Agency sends Fred, an inexperienced Guardian Agent from outer space, to turn Martha into a good child. But Martha refuses to co-operate, and Fred’s mission quickly becomes more chaotic than either of them expected. Can this unlikely pair find a way to change Martha’s wicked ways?

About the author

Emma Barnes is a British author who loves writing exciting stories for children. She is known for books like 'Wolfie' and 'How (Not) To Make Bad Children Good'. Emma enjoys creating fun characters and adventures, often with animals or a bit of magic. She hopes her stories make you smile and spark your imagination!

Pages

109 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2011

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