The Dirty Bertie Series
By Alan MacDonald
Three hilarious stories in every book follow Bertie’s disgusting habits, madcap schemes and comic chaos.
humorous · engaging · lighthearted
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What is The Dirty Bertie series by Alan MacDonald about?
Created by Alan MacDonald, Dirty Bertie began with a picture book in 2002 before developing into an illustrated chapter-book series from 2006 onwards, with new adventures continuing into the 2020s. Each book contains three short, comic stories about Bertie, a mischievous boy whose disgusting habits, wild schemes and attempts to avoid trouble usually create even more chaos. The series follows his escapades at home, school and beyond, with David Roberts’s lively illustrations supporting newly confident readers. It should appeal to children aged roughly 5–8, especially fans of silly humour and reluctant readers. Expect toilet humour, bogeys, smells, pranks, minor mishaps and occasional mild peril.
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About the author
Alan MacDonald is a popular British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Dirty Bertie' series, which follows the adventures of a mischievous boy who loves getting into trouble. Alan enjoys making readers laugh and hopes his stories inspire a love of reading and imagination.
All the books in The Dirty Bertie series (in order)
Dirty Bertie
by David Roberts
Bertie tries to quit his nasty habits—but one just won’t go away!
Published: 2002
Pooh! Is that You, Bertie?
by David Roberts
Bertie’s family hates his smells—but what surprising secret are they hiding?
Dirty Bertie - Worms!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Dirty Bertie stay polite, avoid pink, and create a prize-winning floral surprise?
Published: 2006
Dirty Bertie - Fleas
by Alan MacDonald
What happens when Dirty Bertie’s naughty dare leads him into a shiny red fire engine?
Published: 2006
Dirty Bertie - Pants!
by Alan MacDonald PhD
Dirty Bertie’s dares, drama and dog cause chaos—but what surprise awaits Royston Rich’s party?
Published: 2007
Dirty Bertie - Burp!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Dirty Bertie’s madcap plans turn dinner, dog training and a sleepover into mayhem—but why?
Published: 2007
Dirty Bertie -Yuck!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s quick-cash plan leads to a queasy fairground disaster—and an unexpected first word.
Published: 2008
Dirty Bertie - Crackers!
by Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie’s Christmas mischief turns a nativity, crackers and Santa’s Grotto wonderfully upside down.
Dirty Bertie -Bogeys!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Can Bertie conquer his bogeys, master magic, and survive a very unusual museum trip?
Published: 2009
Dirty Bertie - Mud!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Dirty Bertie survive footballs, photographs and a spookily terrifying sleepover?
Published: 2009
Dirty Bertie - Germs!
by Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie meets someone even grubbier—but can he out-gross them?
Published: 2009
Dirty Bertie -Loo!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Bertie’s stinky one-boy protest save his family home—or cause even more trouble?
Dirty Bertie - Fetch!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Bertie’s robot dog causes chaos—but can he survive a royal party and wedding?
Published: 2010
Dirty Bertie - Fangs!
by Alan MacDonald
Is the grumpy janitor really a vampire—or has Bertie stumbled into something even stranger?
Dirty Bertie - Kiss!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s not-so-boring museum recording takes a wobbly turn when unexpected treasure appears.
Dirty Bertie - Ouch!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Bertie survive DIY disasters, missing trunks and a quiz against posh rivals?
Published: 2011
Dirty Bertie - Snow!
by Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie’s sledge race and disgusting record attempt accidentally rewrite history!
Dirty Bertie - PONG!
by Alan MacDonald
Can grubbiest troublemaker Bertie survive school trips, stinky baths and a surprising uniform design?
Published: 2012
Dirty Bertie - Pirate!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie swaps bogies for buccaneers, fancy cooking and a not-so-boring Sports Day showdown.
Published: 2012
Dirty Bertie - Scream!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s not-so-boring weekend takes a spooky turn—but can he survive the spotlight?
Published: 2002
Dirty Bertie - Toothy!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
A dentist’s chair, a boiling-hot day and a bumpy flight—what could possibly go wrong?
Dirty Bertie - Dinosaur!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Bertie’s dinosaur hunt, Easter fair and cat-sitting job take wildly unexpected turns.
Dirty Bertie -Zombie!
by Alan MacDonald
Is Bertie’s sleepwalking friend really a zombie—or is something even stranger happening?
Published: 2006
Dirty Bertie - Smash!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Dirty Bertie tries golf and Bingo—but what causes a smash next door?
Published: 2002
Dirty Bertie - Rats!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Dirty Bertie meets a cheeky rat—but can Whiffer survive his disastrous healthy-eating plan?
Dirty Bertie - Horror!
by Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie faces terrifying films, furious dogs and one very unfortunate masterpiece.
Published: 2014
Dirty Bertie -Jackpot!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s ordinary day turns into a jackpot of kitchen disasters and doll-sized trouble.
Dirty Bertie - Aliens!
by Alan MacDonald
When Bertie spots something strange, is his alien invasion warning really far-fetched?
Dirty Bertie Fame!
by Alan MacDonald and David Roberts
Bertie’s fame, fishing and Robin Hood plans all go brilliantly wrong—but what has he caught?
Published: 2016
Dirty Bertie - Monster!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s disgusting habits spark monster-making mayhem, mountain trouble and a mysterious French double.
Dirty Bertie - Disco!
by Alan MacDonald
Bertie’s boring seaside trip becomes a daring escape mission—but who needs rescuing?
Dirty Bertie -Mascot!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Bertie’s Bootosaurus replace Miss Boot—or cause even bigger trouble?
Dirty Bertie - Spider!
by Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie’s ordinary school day turns hairy when a surprising visitor causes chaos.
Dirty Bertie - Poop!
by Alan MacDonald
Can Bertie clear Whiffer’s name, outwit Miss Boot and steal a film set’s spotlight?
Published: 2006
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