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You know how it is when your dad''s an evil super villain?OK, so maybe you don''t, but Danny does. As heir to the Dread dynasty, he''s expected to carry on the family business of kidnapping world leaders, maiming innocent bystanders, and brainwashing sharks. You know, general evil stuff.The problem is, achieving world domination isn''t Danny''s idea of fun. In fact, he''d much rather be saving the planet than enslaving it.But when Dad Dread hatches his most diabolical scheme yet, Danny realizes that to defeat evil, he''s going to have to start thinking evil . . .

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'I loved the illustrations and the presentation of the fonts. It couldn't be better!' * Primary pupil at New College School, Oxford *
'Full of fun, as you'd expect from Ben Davis, this is a hilarious and accessible read that will appeal to both girls and boys alike.' * Abby Mellor, Armadillo magazine *
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) Translates the Wimpy formula for a teenage boy audience * Bookseller *
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) engaging . . . funny and believable * We Love This Book *
(Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) A brilliant amalgamation of theatre of embarrassment, with a sympathetic yet engaging lead, a realistic and entertaining narrative voice, and a full-on sense of humour * The Bookbag *
'memorable characters and plenty of plot twists to keep you engrossed' * Debbie Williams, The Primary Times in Hampshire *

Danny Dread

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    A Paperback / softback by Ben Davis

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/08/2015
      ISBN13: 9780192742636, 978-0192742636
      ISBN10: 0192742639

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      You know how it is when your dad''s an evil super villain?OK, so maybe you don''t, but Danny does. As heir to the Dread dynasty, he''s expected to carry on the family business of kidnapping world leaders, maiming innocent bystanders, and brainwashing sharks. You know, general evil stuff.The problem is, achieving world domination isn''t Danny''s idea of fun. In fact, he''d much rather be saving the planet than enslaving it.But when Dad Dread hatches his most diabolical scheme yet, Danny realizes that to defeat evil, he''s going to have to start thinking evil . . .

      Trade Review
      'I loved the illustrations and the presentation of the fonts. It couldn't be better!' * Primary pupil at New College School, Oxford *
      'Full of fun, as you'd expect from Ben Davis, this is a hilarious and accessible read that will appeal to both girls and boys alike.' * Abby Mellor, Armadillo magazine *
      (Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) Translates the Wimpy formula for a teenage boy audience * Bookseller *
      (Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) engaging . . . funny and believable * We Love This Book *
      (Praise for The Private Blog of Joe Cowley) A brilliant amalgamation of theatre of embarrassment, with a sympathetic yet engaging lead, a realistic and entertaining narrative voice, and a full-on sense of humour * The Bookbag *
      'memorable characters and plenty of plot twists to keep you engrossed' * Debbie Williams, The Primary Times in Hampshire *

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