The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

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By Jenny Pearson, and and, Rob Biddulph
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WINNER OF THE 2022 BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 9-13-YEAR-OLDS
The super funny, heart-warming adventure of three boys, one summer holiday, and a few miracles along the way, from breakout talent, Jenny Pearson, illustrated by award-winning Rob Biddulph.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK
Freddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face – that his secret plan is not, in fact, secret.
Because Freddie’s journey wasn’t meant to involve Big Trev and the onion-eating competition or the loo-exploding pear-and-potato turnovers. And Freddie definitely didn’t expect to end up, with his two best friends, on national television in a supergirl costume.
But journeys never take you where you think they will. And for Freddie, that fact might just have to be enough…
""Miracles may or may not happen, although coincidences do, but the laugh-out-loud story is, in the end, heartwarming about all kinds of families."" The Sunday Times
""A big-hearted comic journey about friendship, family, and a miraculously well-timed seagull."" David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero
""This sleuthing-trip-cum-crime-solving spree has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong."" The Observer
""One of the funniest books you’ll read this year, with bundles of heart to boot."" Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
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Makes you laugh .
Funny
I liked how Freddie knew a lot of facts. It was also funny.
This book was ok.My favourite character was Freddie Yates.The book was very interesting because it was a miracle that a dead eagle fell on Big Trev's head. I would recommend this book to anyone.
My book was fiction and my favourite character is called Freddie. Freddie is my favourite character because he is determined and lots of thing go wrong for him but he never gives up. I would recommend this book to my two best friends because they never give up no matter if it's on a person to a extremely tricky book review.
it was good
I loved it there is so much humor and a good mystery. I couldn't put the book down. I liked the part were they go to the church and when the o to the shop.
I recommend this book because there is comedy, problemsolivng.
I really liked the characters. I get called Freddie too. I would recommend the book.
The Super Miraculous Journey Of Freddie Yates was an enjoyable and funny read. I enjoyed the unpredictability of the plot although some morals and points of view included in the book I disagreed with. My favourite character was Charlie because he was a comic and shameless character.
I had been looking for a book to tempt a reluctant reader who I know is coming into my Year 6 class and who mainly reads 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - this is perfect. It's fast-paced and laugh out loud funny (with plenty of 'toilet' humour') but it also has a great plot and heart-felt message about what makes a family. Children who come from blended-families would recognise themselves amongst the characters and it also deals very tenderly with the deaths of a grandparent and parents. Excellent read.
I recommend this book because its a funny book and a funny miraculous journey and the characters are Ben, Charlie, becky stepmom, and lady gaga.
When i saw reading this book i saw the word lady gaga. U learn a lot of word you might heard or not and u pronounced the new words and its god to learn. SO why i recommend it.
Really good fun story that also dealt with serious themes including blended families/body image and grief in a very sensitive way. Freddie, Ben & Charlie show that even the best of friends have disagreements but the friendship is still solid. It also demonstrates what can be achieved when you have others to support you on your journey.
I liked this book as it is very funny and exciting. My favourite character is Freddie Yates as he is humorous. I would recommend this book to someone else as they would find it very funny.
I really liked this book as it was adventurous. My favourite character is Freddie's stepfather because even though Freddie is his stepson, he loves him and treats him like his biological son. I would recommend it to other people, especially people who are aged 9-13.
This book was easy to read and really funny with lots of twists and turns.
I felt intrested because I liked Charlie i would recommend this book
So funny and exciting! I read this in one sitting, and I couldn't put the book down!
A really intriguing and exciting book following the journey of 3 friends. The journey is comical and fun, and really hooks you in to what happens next. The book carefully highlights some challenges young boys face such as weight, step parents and death of family members - although the book isn’t directly about these issues, it makes the characters feel real and you feel empathetic towards them.
Freddie is funny. Worth reading.
This was an adventure full of challenges for our group of Freddie Yates and his 2 best mates. Freddie was more emotionally complex than I expected, as this was not an adveture embarked on just for larks. Freddie's beloved grandma died on day summer holiday started. In a letter she revealed the name of his birth father, so Freddie convinces his friends to join his quest. Recommended for a surreptitious way to discuss loss and emotions (particularly for males), plus issues such as honesty and blended families. Plus there are very amusing adventures on the way!
Very well written tale of three friends on a physical and spiritual journey. Filled with humour, which I feel children will love. The author painted pictures in my mind that had me laughing out loud at times.
My students told me I kept reading sad books so after lots of Twitter recommendations I decided on this. It is a fabulous book to read aloud that has you belly Laughing at times .
This book is awesome and funny and emotional but cool!!!! I love the bit with the onion eating contest!!!!
Fun and entertaining. Does include bereavement and adoption but affirming.
I loved this book. I liked the character Ben, because he was so kind and helpful. I think all boys and girls should read this book.
Interesting
It is super funny read. The disastrous incidents are described in such a hilarious way that you will roll with laughter.
But towards the end of the story,it gets really sad as the main character feels lonely. There were interesting facts about the characters in the story. In this fictional story, I liked the character of Ben because he behaves sensibly and settles down his friends in hard situations.
I strongly recommend this book to children aged 7yr to 11yrs to enjoy their summer holidays.
I loved this book because it was really informal and some bits were very funny. The story was actually really cool and adventurous, and the moral is really beautiful.
What a caper! Fred and his mates have so many funny scrapes - this is a comic take on a road trip that will make you snort. It reminded me of Holes, and also involved raw onions in a hilarious scene where the boys enter an onion-eating contest in Barry, south Wales. The zany illustrations by Rob Biddulph match Fred's fact-obsessed, slightly incredulous take on all the characters they encounter from "the Gaffa" who might be a dangerous criminal who's after them, to Sheila the sheep who comes to their aid when they least expect it.
This story is funny, heart warming and adventurous. It teaches you about family and love. My favourite character is Charlie because things that he do is hilarious!