Hubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups
Lauren Child
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child.
“These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed.” The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of their extravagant wealth – socialising, doing things, buying things and generally being more than a little bit … irresponsible… Luckily for them, their son Hubert Horatio is an exceptionally intelligent, talented and sensible child. Unluckily for Hubert, this tends to mean that a lot of his spare time is spent steering his rather unruly set of grown-ups out of trouble. Legendary children’s writer and Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2017-2019 Lauren Child revisits one of her most popular characters in these brand-new, laugh-out-loud stories about the rather unconventional Bobton-Trents! The perfect gift for children aged six and up.Reviews
This book is about a very posh family and their son is actually smarter than the parents! He has made loads of inventions and he does lots of clubs, but now he has to save his house from a ghost. I enjoyed this book because it is funny!
Marshal Sandwich Casserole 02.09.2024
It’s a very interesting book, and I really like it!
Senorita Jewel Jamboree 24.08.2024
I quite liked Hubert Horatio and enjoyed how it had a chapter for each of his characteristics (e.g. rich, clever, good at everything apart from flower arranging!). Although, I found it a bit boring to start with!
Empress Panther Piano-key 10.09.2023
I found this book quite amusing. My favourite character was Hubert himself because he was very bright and quite funny. However, there was little narrative, the book seemed to finish abruptly and there was little character development. I learnt the meaning a lot of complex words.
Senorita Kiki Elephant 23.08.2023
My review ~ Hubert Horatio is a very responsible child. He is, in fact, so responsible that his parents a quit their job of parenting, and leave it all to Hubert! Hubert is a very good child, and can almost do anything (other than flower arranging, cake-baking and haiku) But, when a so-called ghost comes to visit the house, can Hubert figure it out? I didn’t enjoy this book as much as some of Lauren’s other work, but I still loved it. I loved the illustrations in the book, and I thought it was hilarious that Hubert is so much more responsible than his really irresponsible parents. A four out of 5 stars for me and I would recommend it to anyone who likes short reads.
Mademoiselle Blossom Starlight 18.08.2023
I think this book is fun. But it was just talking about Hubert Horatio and his family has lots of money and know how to do everything.The book has lots of beautiful pictures. It was a difficult book because there are lots of hard, long words.
Prince Leach Glitterball 02.08.2023
It was so fun learning how to raise grown-ups! I’m going to try these fun tips on my parents! It was funny too.
Anonymous 27.07.2023
The book was less exciting for me. I would recommend the book for people who are into mysteries. My favorite character is Hubert.
Anonymous 26.07.2023
Really liked it. Funny story. Good characters.
Anonymous 13.09.2022
I liked it, my favourite character was Hubert but I’m not sure why!
Dame Orchid Owl 02.09.2022
I actually found it kind of boring but it would be qood for people who like these types of books.
Anonymous 01.09.2022
It's funny and mysterious.
Fairy Iguana Frozen-Peas 23.08.2022
I liked it because it was funny
Anonymous 20.08.2022
It's a good book I enjoyed although it's got nothing really to do about the title
Explorer Panda Moonlight 19.07.2022
I like the book because Hubert is an interesting boy. Hubert I would like to recommend this funny book
Master Arthur Frankenstein 10.07.2022
It was amazing and amusing. My favourite character was Hubert who had to do everything himself at home because they were hopeless!
Countess Majorca Jellybaby 30.08.2021
I really liked this book. I liked Hubert the best. I would recommend this to someone else but not 12+ just younger. It interested me because someone thought that there was a ghost.
Anonymous 21.08.2021
i loved how the parents and the child are so opposite
Professor Penguin Remmington 12.08.2021
This book was OK. It didn't seem anything like the cover or the blurb and didn't have much to do with grown ups even though it says it in the title. I don't really have a favourite character in this book. I wouldn't tell other people to read this book.
King Dragon Arlington 09.08.2021
I like how they had a giant swimming pool the shape of Italy . I like Hubert because he talented and clever.
Madam Bubbles Mittens 05.08.2021
