So Wrong

Blurb

How can something so wrong by so right!?

From the diabolically dangerous duo of author Michael Wagner and artist Wayne Bryant comes the naughty and subversive So Wrong series, featuring twisted tales, odd ads, questionable life lessons and other forms of laugh-out-loud wrongness. But beware…

These books are rude, they have attitude, they will make your brain skewed, and someone will probably get sued, because sometimes they’re TOTALLY NUDE!

About the series

Perfect for 10-13 year olds, especially reluctant readers, the So Wrong series is a hyperactive grab-bag of wit, warmth and whackiness that includes:

short stories (like The Nappy, The Veree Hungree Caterpooper, Betsy the Butt-Slapping Baby and many more)
satirical advertisements (for products such as The Parental Attitude Adjuster and Body Part ‘R’ Us)
some very dubious ‘life advice’ from self-proclaimed Life Coach for Kids, Mitey Mikey
visual treats galore
and laughs on every page.

As two former reluctant readers themselves, Michael and Wayne have created the series they wish had existed when they were kids.

It’s Mad magazine meets Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton with the irreverence of Pippi Longstocking and the subversiveness of Roald Dahl. So right for young readers, especially those who haven’t quite learned to love books. Yet.

Specifications

Title:	So Wrong / So Wrong 2 / So Wrong 3
Author:	Michael Wagner
Illustrator:	Wayne Bryant
Category:	Kids
Market:	10-13 year olds, particularly reluctant readers
ISBN:	9780994251756 / 9780994251763 / 9780648734413
Page numbers:	mono, illustrated, 192 pp / 160 pp / 160 pp
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 14 mm
ARRP:	$14.99
Publisher:	Billy Goat Books, www.billygoatbooks.com
Format:	Paperback
Publication Date:	1 Aug 2016 / 1 Oct 2017 / 1 April 2020

Reviews

‘… outrageously subversive, humorous writing that fools kids into thinking they are not seriously reading … fantastically hilarious satirical advertisements … And of course the pages are lavishly illustrated with a huge variety of visual jokes as well … it’s going to be a hit with every kid who likes to laugh at general silliness and a bit of naughtiness. Highly recommended for all readers who snort out loud laughing.‘ Sue Warren, Teacher-Librarian.

‘Kids who like subversive humour will grab this book with glee. It has all the prerequisites: a magazine-style format, goofy sketches, a pre-occupation with poo, sarcasm, and patches of terrible spelling. What more could a reader want? Perfect for reluctant readers 10+ or anyone who wants a riotous read. ‘ The Book Chook’s Best Books for 2016 (older readers)

‘This is one of the funniest books for kids I have read in a long time. It changes the format, making it like a TV show in a book. This is perfect for reluctant readers, and just readers who love a laugh. Can’t wait for the sequel!‘ Adam Wallace, New York Times bestselling author

‘My Absolute favourite is the Parental Attitude Adjuster … the one that had me laughing out loud was Mikey’s version of a certain incredibly famous book, which will forever now be known as the Very Hungry Caterpooper. So much gold in one book … the verdict is in, this one is sure to please even the most reluctant readers from ages 5 to one hundred. 5 Stars.‘ Julie Grasso, reviewer and Goodreads author

‘What I like about this book apart from its non-stop entertainment value is that it offers achievable reading goals for kids who are reluctant to pick up a book. They can read a few pages at a time and still complete a story or segment. I think my favourite parts of this book were the highly suspect ‘life advice’ from supposed Life Coach for Kids, Mitey Mikey, and the hilarious advertisements for useful products like The Parental Attitude Adjuster.’ Dee White, reviewer, author, blogger

‘A cheerful and cheeky collection of short (very) tales interspersed with the almost unintelligible advice of Mitey Mikey (self-proclaimed Lyfe Coach for Kidz) … a laugh-out-loud package that will appeal to middle primary readers and and could provide a ‘hook’ to catch reluctant readers. Mikey’s illiterate advice is a bit confronting from a teacher’s perspective … however these passages provide hilarious fodder for reviewing some basic spelling and grammar rules…’ Jennie Bales, Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)