The Wizard and Me: More Misadventures of Bubbles the Guinea Pig by Simon Farnaby - Ages 8-10 - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444964479
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: 8-10

Overview:
The Wizard and Me: More Misadventures of Bubbles the Guinea Pig is a laugh-out-loud World Book Day novella from Simon Farnaby, told entirely from the point of view of Bubbles, a wonderfully opinionated guinea pig. When Merdyn the Wild, a wizard from the Dark Ages, crashes into Bubbles' world, chaos, spells, and sibling rivalry follow. Fans of witty animal narrators, light fantasy, and short, snack-obsessed chapter books will find plenty to giggle at in this quick, addictive read.

About the Book:
Bubbles wastes no time introducing himself, immediately ranking his top five humans and making his priorities crystal clear: food comes first, always. Everything changes when Merdyn the Wild, a genuine wizard displaced from the Dark Ages, lands in the middle of guinea pig HQ and casts a spell so that Rose, Bubbles' devoted owner, can suddenly understand every squeak, grumble, and demand. What follows is a whirlwind of magical mishaps and family chaos, as Rose becomes distracted from homework and pulled into Merdyn's medieval antics. Mum still scores points for the occasional treat, while Rose's brother Kris stays firmly at the bottom for ignoring the guinea pig altogether, and the pet shop owner earns glowing reviews whenever fresh pellets appear. Across short, punchy chapters, readers follow Bubbles as he wrestles with jealousy over the wizard's growing influence, all while secretly warming to the disruption Merdyn brings. The humour stays gentle even as spells misfire, and Bubbles' snack-obsessed commentary on human behaviour delivers laughs while quietly celebrating unlikely friendship. Written for World Book Day, this compact adventure is a great gateway into Farnaby's wider Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild series.

• First-person guinea pig narration makes fantasy feel immediate and funny
• Short chapters and a compact 96-page length suit confident young readers
• Magic and talking animals entertain without scary villains or heavy themes
• Witty lists and food-obsessed asides mirror how children actually joke
• Written by a BAFTA-winning author known for blending comedy with fantasy
• A budget-friendly World Book Day title and gateway into a bigger series

About the Author:
Simon Farnaby is an English actor, comedian, and writer born in 1973, who gained wide recognition through the sketch show Horrible Histories and co-created Yonderland and Ghosts with the Them There collective. He has also written for film, earning BAFTA nominations for his adapted screenplay of Paddington 2, and won a Television BAFTA in 2023. His flair for blending humour with history and fantasy suits stories that entertain kids while keeping adults chuckling too. This edition is illustrated by Claire Powell.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Parents after a funny, fast read will love the gentle humour and relatable guinea pig voice, while children will race through the pages to see what Bubbles ranks, eats, or grumbles about next.

Please Note: Cover design and edition may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK edition with the ISBN stated above.