Donut Squad: Take Over The World!

What do our readers think of Donut Squad: Take Over The World!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright illustrations, quick comic strips, silly jokes and memorable donut characters, especially when reading the book aloud or trying the drawing activities. Some children find the short episodes less like one continuous story, and a few jokes or references may go over younger heads.

What does the Pageticker team say about Donut Squad: Take Over The World!?

A gloriously silly graphic novel and a real treat for children who like fast-paced comics, colourful artwork and jokes with absolutely no interest in behaving sensibly. Neill Cameron gives each donut a distinct personality, while the Donut Squad and Bagel Battalion provide plenty of bonkers rivalry; the episodic structure may suit reluctant readers; those wanting one long, tightly plotted adventure may find it a little crumbly.

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What is Donut Squad: Take Over The World! about?

Meet the Donut Squad: Sprinkles, the fun-loving leader; Jammyboi, who leaves a trail of fruity mayhem; Dadnut and Lil' Timmy, the fact-sharing duo; and the eccentric Spronky. Together, they hatch a plan for world domination. But their arch-nemeses, the Bagel Battalion, are determined to stop them. As the two crews go head-to-head, who will win the battle of the baked goods?

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: Take Over The World!

Donut personalities: How do Sprinkles, Jammyboi, Dadnut, Lil' Timmy and Spronky each make the squad different, and which character would you most want on your team?

Donuts versus bagels: Why do you think the Donut Squad and Bagel Battalion treat each other as enemies, and what might help them work together instead?

World domination: If you were planning to take over the world, what would your plan be, and what could go hilariously wrong?

Silly humour: Which kinds of jokes work best in the book: visual gags, strange facts, wordplay or ridiculous situations? Explain why.

Making your own comics: What food-based character would you invent, and what special power, weakness or catchphrase would they have?