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The hilarious and ever-optimistic Timmy Failure, and his polar bear sidekick Total, create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world in the first book in the New York Times bestselling series.

Riotously funny and perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made has been listed as one of 100 Children''s Modern Classics by The Sunday Times and was chosen for inclusion in Tom Fletcher''s second book club.

Meet Timmy Failure, founder of the best detective agency in town Total Failure, Inc. With the help of his polar bear Total, the clueless, comically self-confident Timmy already has plans for world domination. Plans that will make his mother rich and unpaid bills a thing of the past. And plans that will defeat Corrina Corrina, The One Whose Name Shall Not Be Uttered.



Trade Review
Young readers will enjoy spotting Timmy’s rookie errors which are wittily conveyed in both the words and the engaging illustrations -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

A fabulously fun read.
Original and quirky, with real heart.

-- Philip Ardagh * Guardian *
With hilarious comic strip illustrations, Timmy Failure is set to be the latest hot read for 9-12 year olds. * Booktrust *
There’s plenty to enjoy in this very funny story. * Primary Times *
You’re sure to find yourself laughing out loud on every page * First News *

Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made

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    A Paperback / softback by Stephan Pastis, Stephan Pastis

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      Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/06/2019
      ISBN13: 9781406381788, 978-1406381788
      ISBN10: 1406381780

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The hilarious and ever-optimistic Timmy Failure, and his polar bear sidekick Total, create chaos as they attempt to make sense of the world in the first book in the New York Times bestselling series.

      Riotously funny and perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made has been listed as one of 100 Children''s Modern Classics by The Sunday Times and was chosen for inclusion in Tom Fletcher''s second book club.

      Meet Timmy Failure, founder of the best detective agency in town Total Failure, Inc. With the help of his polar bear Total, the clueless, comically self-confident Timmy already has plans for world domination. Plans that will make his mother rich and unpaid bills a thing of the past. And plans that will defeat Corrina Corrina, The One Whose Name Shall Not Be Uttered.



      Trade Review
      Young readers will enjoy spotting Timmy’s rookie errors which are wittily conveyed in both the words and the engaging illustrations -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

      A fabulously fun read.
      Original and quirky, with real heart.

      -- Philip Ardagh * Guardian *
      With hilarious comic strip illustrations, Timmy Failure is set to be the latest hot read for 9-12 year olds. * Booktrust *
      There’s plenty to enjoy in this very funny story. * Primary Times *
      You’re sure to find yourself laughing out loud on every page * First News *

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