Brilliant
Roddy Doyle
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
Roddy Doyle’s ‘brilliant’ Brilliant is a wonderful, heartwarming middle grade tale of friendship and family.
Gloria and Rayzer must save their Uncle Ben. The black dog has got him.
At least, that’s what they heard their granny say. And she says it’s taken Dublin’s funny bone too.
As Uncle Ben’s Dublin business fails, it’s clear to Gloria and Rayzer that something is wrong. He just isn’t his usual cheerful self. Gathering all their courage the children set out on a midnight quest to hunt down the Black Dog and chase it away.
Gloria and Rayzer are really brave, but the black dog is really scary – and soon they realize that they can’t fight it alone. Before long loads of other children are searching for it too, because the Black Dog is hounding lots of Dublin’s adults. Together – and with the help of magical animals, birds and rodents – the children manage to corner the Black Dog . . . but will they have the courage and cleverness to destroy the frightening creature?
Reviews
I liked this book when the kids hid under the table
Major Cornetto Rubber-duck 06.08.2022
Mysterious
Principal Kangaroo Starlight 05.08.2022
I liked this book because it describes how depression can affect people but can be fought off. My favourite character was the boy because of his ideas and bravery. I would recommend this to year 4 and above.
Captain Augustus Aardvark 18.07.2022
I really liked this book because it was full of fun and adventure.
Captain Bernice Bumblebee 31.08.2021
The teamwork and self confidence in this story remind you just how amazing everyone is.
Duchess July Elephant 01.07.2020
This book is definitely one I would read again as it described so many different characters making each individual very unique which I think makes it more interesting. Personally, I thought the way Roddy has included the different settings clearly changes the book by giving it more suspense.
Anonymous 16.08.2019
I thought it was realy good because there is a dog called The Black Dog Of Depresion
Anonymous 25.07.2019
It was good and I liked the characters. I would recommend to ages 7 upwards
Nurse Daisy Spaceship 08.08.2018
chase that big black dog of depression to restore Dublins funny bone
Anonymous 03.07.2018
Lots of description but bit too much! The black dog took dublin's funny bone and it gives people depression. Hard for younger children.
Anonymous 02.01.2018
A bit of a dark chase
Anonymous 19.06.2017
By reading this book i found out that Dublin was in Ireland. I was completely transported into another world when i read this book. It is a one of a kind book because i am used to reading books made by English writers, so it was kinda hard to understand some of the language used, but what it did do was extend my vocabulary. I recommend this book to Irish people because they would understand the language. I also recommend this book to people who like to pus their vocab.
Anonymous 23.08.2016
it is all about a big black dog who spreads poison but the city children might stop them
Anonymous 09.08.2016
The same author as Wilderness so you can expect this to very good book and it is. Very funny and its got a great way of describing depression. Recommend to everyone and especially Irish people.
Anonymous 29.07.2015
Great funny book
Anonymous 12.07.2015
It is brilliant!
Anonymous 05.01.2015
Brilliant!
Anonymous 09.08.2014
I think its very good and i love the illustrations!
Anonymous 22.07.2014
I loved his book and I wish it was longer I recommend it to readers of all ages
Anonymous 11.07.2014
This book is brilliant! It is my favourite read so far!
Anonymous 28.06.2014
