Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex
Sam Copeland, Sarah Horne
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
A Waterstones Paperback of the Year!
What happens when you feel stressed? Maybe you start sweating, or your heart beats faster.
When Charlie McGuffin gets stressed, something a little bit different happens: he turns into an animal!Unfortunately, things are getting quite stressful for Charlie:
- His dad’s business is in real trouble
– He might have to move in with his Aunt Brenda and her seventeen cats (and wooden leg)
– And it’s getting harder and harder to control his powers
Luckily, Charlie’s best friends Flora, Wogan and Mohsen are on hand to help.
If they can break into the fortress-like offices of Van Der Gruyne Industries and recover the McGuffins’ stolen gold, maybe Charlie won’t have to move away after all.
Can Charlie’s friends help him master his powers once and for all, or will he end up stuck as a pigeon forever?
Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken:
‘Belly-busting hilarity’ The Guardian
‘The modern masterpiece . . . this savvy, comic tale ticks every box’ The Daily Telegraph
‘Full of heart and humour, wit and wisdom’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
‘Wonderfully heart-warming and absolutely hilarious’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island
Charlie Changes into a Chicken has been:
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!
Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award!
Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award!
The Guardian and The Telegraph’s Book of the Year!
Reviews
It was funny because Charlie turned into a mandrill and pooped on the floor. It was a bit too silly for me.
Judge Horatio Pipistrel 18.08.2025
I loved this book because it’s got action and it’s like me and my friends at school.
Coach Fifi Spaghetti-Hoops 11.07.2025
Charlie doesn't actually turn into a t-rex.
Viscount Natty Banana 09.09.2023
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Sergeant Augustus Ridiculous 14.08.2023
I liked Charlie most because he is a bit like me only I don't change what I am. It is also very funny I would definitely recommend it.
Don Viktor Cuckoo-Clock 30.07.2023
This book is very funny indeed!
Prince Gator Yo-yo 06.09.2022
I liked it because it was silly and Funny.
Superintendent Jazzy Lavalamp 12.08.2022
This is a fiction book My favourite bit in this book is when Charlie turns into a car because he is so fluffy and cute. I would recommend this book
Coach Dragon Manatee 04.08.2022
This time at the start it was not boring and it was good throughout the whole book!
Master Adolpho Postage-Stamp 01.08.2022
It was a funny book because Charlie swam in wee.
Marshal Snoopy Paperclip 17.10.2021
This was a crazy and very funny book that made bed time really fun. The story is interesting to read. Our favourite characters the pigeons because they're really funny and poop on everyone. We also like the villain Dylan because he is silly
Doctor Birthday-cake Bobble-hat 03.09.2021
Star Reviewer
A bit too long for me.
Sergeant Portobello Pumpernickel 31.08.2021
l liked this book because it was funny and it was very interesting to sit and read it kept me busy for a couple of hours when i read it.I liked Charlies mum the best because she was very like intrusted of what Charlie was doing and believed everything Charlie said. i would recommend this book because it makes you want to read n for hours and it was just fun and entertaining in my opinion.
Anonymous 25.08.2021
My favourite character was Flora. Yes I would recommend it to someone else because it very funny and it is easy to read.
Queen Fifi Gormenghast 17.08.2021
This book was very funny and liked the bit where Charlie turns into a T-REX
Fairy Heroica Dalmatian 11.08.2021
This book was a wonderful fiction book with lots of adventure inside,I like Charlie because he changes into lots of different animals. This interesting book is about Charlie thinking that he has to move to ant Brendas house for a bit because there was someone who stole his dads computer idea stolen and they had no money.he was given the name T. rex because of his unusually short arms shaped like a T. rex it’s realy funny especially when Charlie meets a pigeon so it’s interesting and I have recommended it.
Doctor Aphrodite Bluebird 03.08.2021
I liked the demolition of the building. He accidentally did it by turning into a blue whale. I would recommend it because it is very... funny!!!
Coach Peanuts Quarantine 19.07.2021
The book is about a kid (who could turn into animals) who is finding out why his dad is losing money.
Inspector Gator Glitterball 06.07.2021
it was a bit scary
Prince Mars Hoverboard 06.07.2021
Charlie's dad is moving out and making charlie turn into animals.
Count Chip Starlight 14.12.2020
