{"title":"Alan MacDonald","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dirty-bertie-series-2-alan-macdonald-10-books-collection-set-ages-6-8-paperback","title":"Dirty Bertie Series 2 10 Books Collection Set by Alan MacDonald - Ages 6-8 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Toothy\u003cbr\u003e2. Rats\u003cbr\u003e3. Smash\u003cbr\u003e4. Kiss\u003cbr\u003e5. Pong\u003cbr\u003e6. Scream\u003cbr\u003e7. Loo\u003cbr\u003e8. Ouch\u003cbr\u003e9. Crackers\u003cbr\u003e10. 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Illustrated throughout by David Roberts, these ten paperback adventures are ideal for confident young readers aged 6-8 who love funny, easy-to-read stories packed with silly situations and laugh-out-loud humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book collection brings together Toothy, Rats, Smash, Kiss, Pong, Scream, Loo, Ouch, Crackers and Snow - a fantastic haul of Dirty Bertie's most memorable escapades. Each book contains three short, self-contained stories, perfect bite-sized reads for bedtime, car journeys or independent reading practice. In Toothy, Rats and Smash, Bertie's mischief-making reaches new heights. Kiss sees him dodging the attentions of Angela Nicely, while Pong finds him tackling a spectacularly smelly dog. Scream brings a haunted house and a dodgy spelling bee, Loo lands him in a coach-based crisis, and Ouch sees a trip to A\u0026amp;E after a door-related disaster. Crackers delivers three festive tales including a nativity play gone wrong, and Snow rounds things off with a sledge race and a snowy history lesson. Alan MacDonald's sharp, witty writing captures exactly what makes children laugh, while David Roberts' illustrations bring every gross-out gag vividly to life. Loved by parents and reluctant readers alike, Dirty Bertie is one of the most popular UK children's chapter book series, and this set is a brilliant way to keep the fun going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of 10 full-length Dirty Bertie paperback books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book contains three short, easy-to-read stories - ideal for building reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilarious, gross-out humour that appeals strongly to reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming black-and-white illustrations throughout by David Roberts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value multi-book set - perfect for gifting or topping up a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, published by the trusted Stripes Publishing imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlan MacDonald is a much-loved children's author best known for creating the Dirty Bertie series. His storytelling combines sharp comic timing with genuine warmth, making him a firm favourite with young readers across the UK. The books are illustrated by David Roberts, a former milliner turned acclaimed illustrator whose work also includes Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer. 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Packed with disgusting habits, madcap schemes and laugh-out-loud chaos, this bumper set brings together ten fan-favourite instalments plus a bonus audio CD. Perfect for building confident young readers, it's an ideal gift for boys and girls aged 5-7 who love cheeky humour, short chapters and a hero who never quite learns his lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie has nose-pickingly disgusting habits and an uncanny talent for landing in trouble - and this ten-book collection delivers his funniest escapades yet. In Zombie!, Bertie is chased by a zombified Eugene and lands in monkey business on a zoo trip. Rats! brings a runaway rodent and a chaotic cross-country race, while Fame! finds Bertie chasing celebrity moments and channelling his inner Robin Hood. Smash! stirs up a showdown with Mrs Nicely and a Bingo battle with Gran, and Horror! has Bertie sneaking into a scary film and nearly wrecking a priceless painting on a school trip. Jackpot! sparks wild kitchen experiments after a lottery win, Aliens! sees Bertie prepping for an invasion while dodging a bad school report, Scream! delivers a haunted house and a nerve-jangling spelling bee, and Dinosaur! closes things out with a dinosaur hunt gone hilariously wrong. Each short, punchy chapter book is stuffed with silly stories, witty illustrations and the kind of relatable childhood chaos that has made Dirty Bertie a firm favourite with early readers, parents and teachers alike. The included audio CD adds a fun extra dimension, letting kids follow along or listen independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 10-book paperback collection plus bonus audio CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters ideal for building reading confidence in ages 5-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilarious, relatable stories loved by reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitty illustrations throughout by David Roberts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value gift set for birthdays, holidays or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for independent reading, bedtime stories or read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlan MacDonald is a bestselling British author of children's books, best known for creating the phenomenally popular Dirty Bertie series alongside illustrator David Roberts. 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Each book holds three short, funny stories following Bertie's disgusting habits and chaotic schemes, paced perfectly for newly confident readers. With witty illustrations on almost every page, this set is a ready-made library for fans of gross-out humour, building reading stamina without losing the fun along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis thirty-book collection brings together Dirty Bertie's earliest and most beloved adventures. From worm-wielding pranks and flea infestations to disco disasters and alien invasions, Bertie's world is packed with slapstick set-pieces, school scrapes and toilet humour that has young readers giggling from page one. Series 1 introduces Bertie's core cast, including his long-suffering parents, nemesis Know-All Nick and best friend Darren, as Bertie navigates worms, fleas, burps and bogeys. Series 2 ramps up the chaos with dental disasters, rodent run-ins and Christmas capers, while Series 3 sends Bertie further afield, from football mascot duties to alien encounters and pirate escapades. Each book is three short, self-contained stories, ideal for bedtime reading, independent practice or dipping into on car journeys. David Roberts' expressive illustrations appear throughout, reinforcing the comedy and helping reluctant readers stay engaged. Written with short sentences and a genuinely funny voice, Dirty Bertie is a staple of primary school reading corners and a go-to pick for parents hooking children who are otherwise resistant to books. 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Before writing full-time, he worked in television, contributing scripts to children's favourites including Tweenies. Alan has written across many genres for children, but it is Bertie's gross-out antics that have won him the widest readership and several regional book awards. Each story is illustrated by David Roberts, whose expressive, comic artwork has become inseparable from the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Dirty Bertie Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThirty books of gross-out gags and madcap schemes make this the ultimate reluctant-reader fix. 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