The Day That... Series

By Tom McLaughlin

Hilarious illustrated adventures where ordinary children face aliens, wormholes, robots, crime and superpowers.

humorous · action-packed · engaging

What is The Day That... series by Tom McLaughlin about?

Written between 2018 and 2021, Tom McLaughlin’s five-book series follows children whose ordinary days erupt into spectacular, often hilariously disastrous adventures. Across alien invasions, mistaken criminal accusations, a garden wormhole, a mega-robot uprising and unexpected superpowers, each story blends fast-paced action with cartoon illustrations and plenty of absurd humour. Ideal for newly confident readers aged around 7–12, particularly fans of science fiction, comic chaos and reluctant heroes. Contains mild peril, slapstick danger and comic references to brains, crime and destruction.

Genres

Adventure Humour

About the author

Tom McLaughlin is a talented author and illustrator from the UK. He is best known for writing and illustrating funny books like 'The Accidental Prime Minister' and 'The Accidental Secret Agent'. Tom loves making children laugh with his stories and pictures, and he hopes to inspire young readers to use their imagination every day.

All the books in The Day That... series

The Day I Got Zapped with Super Powers

by Tom McLaughlin

A terrified comic-book fan gains superpowers—can Zack face his fears before they become permanent?

The day I found a wormhole at the bottom of the garden

by Tom McLaughlin

Billy’s boring garden becomes dangerously historic when the past starts falling through a mysterious hole.

The Day That Aliens (Nearly) Ate Our Brains

by Tom McLaughlin

A homemade telly gadget accidentally turns two wrestling fans into Earth’s last hope.

The Day I Became The Most Wanted Boy In The World

by Tom McLaughlin

Quiet Pete becomes the world’s most wanted boy—but why is everyone chasing him?

The Day I Started A Mega-Robot Invasion

by Tom McLaughlin

Molly’s homework helper makes copies—can she outwit her not-so-boring robot army?

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