The Astounding Broccoli Boy
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steven Lenton
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure.
Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn’t mean it won’t ever happen . . .
But Rory isn’t prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory’s as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be.
What if turning green actually means you’ve turned into a superhero? Rory can’t wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be . . .
This edition of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s funny adventure features fantastic cover artwork and black and white inside illustrations from the incredible Steven Lenton.
Reviews
it was a really funny book. ive already listened to the author reading this book. i thought it was a great book
Judge Flash Desperado 22.09.2024
I really enjoyed it .
Dame Magnolia Eggybread 22.07.2024
Good
Inspector Cello Vampire 01.02.2024
This book is so funny at the part when the boy makes gorillas on the loose.
Senor Hercules Piccalilli 05.07.2023
A great book which is full of adventure especially the part when they found a new member of their society. My favourite person I liked the the best was Koko . It interest me because it was silly and funny in a good way. I would recommend it to my friend Amelia.
Director Cupcake Borneo 19.08.2022
This is my favourite book it is funny and suspensful overall a great book
Count Geronimo Chipperfield 16.08.2022
This author makes me laugh a lot I am now reading some of his other books
Captain Angora Spaghetti-Hoops 08.09.2021
The main character, Rory Rooney, is the best because he has cool abilities - I won't say any more! If I could change one thing, I would make there be more funny comments - there are plenty already, but Frank Cottrell-Boyce is great at jokes! I would recommend it to people who love Jamie Smart books and other funny Phoenix writers.
Lord Horatio Skateboard 31.08.2021
I love it, it = super
Lord Horatio Skateboard 16.08.2021
I think it’s a funny and exciting book and I would recommend it. My favourite part was when they let the animals out of the zoo and when the hippo had a fight with the freezer.
Baroness Panther Sunshine 30.07.2021
Full of adventure and fun, this book will take you on a real trip
Anonymous 13.01.2021
This was very adventourous and fun to read
Viscountess Cilla Rollercoaster 17.10.2020
Good
Superintendent Carnaby Sparrow 29.08.2020
This is a strange story with lots of interesting characters.
Sergeant Poseidon Dalmatian 28.08.2020
Another amazing book by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. It talks about a boy, Rorey Rooney, turning green! Nobody knows why, but he thinks he's a super hero. Its a really enthralling and funny story, all the characters have a personality which makes you remember them, and some have really funny personalities. It's a funny, amazing book and I strongly recommend it. There's even a little penguin!
Marshal Cupcake Starlight 25.08.2020
I liked the penguins. It was funny.
Coach Dragon Quarantine 24.08.2020
I just love the author
Earl Hercules Hoverboard 20.08.2020
funny and interesting
Esquire Zeus Flattery 19.08.2020
It was funny. I liked the penguins
Superintendent Dragon Banana 18.08.2020
