Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Spiders! (Sam Wu is Not Afraid)

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The brilliantly funny fourth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart and
Humza Arshad’s Badman.

Sam Wu is NOT afraid of anything. Well, maybe some things. Like ghosts, sharks … the dark’s pretty worrying too. And not to mention SPIDERS! But Sam’s not going to let anyone know. And so when Tulip, the school tarantula, disappears from her cage, Sam decides it’s up to him and his friends to save the school from the eight-legged escapee … Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way. Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts 9781405287517
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks 9781405287524
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark 9781405287531

Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. They currently live in London. Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu’s experiences are based on Kevin’s childhood (he’s feeling much more confident now). Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, and also writes YA fiction as Katherine Webber.

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I like this book because it gives ideas what spiders are like and tells me some can't harm you. It is a fiction story about a school pet tarantula that goes missing and my favourite character is Sam Wu who overcomes his fear of spider's. I'm very scared of spider's too and found this book very helpful and thrilling. I would recommend this book to someone else as it would help them overcome their fear of spider's and its an interesting fun story.

Coach Bernice Foxtail 30.12.2025

Yes

Count Pudsey O’Doughnut 18.12.2025

I loved reading about the tarantula Tulip. I love spiders so I really liked reading about them

Lady Sunny Humdinger 30.08.2025

Very funny book , Sam claimed not to be afraid of spiders but once there is one he is very much afraid and cannot hide it

Professor Pongo Luther 11.01.2025

This was a fiction book, and there are lots of other stories about Sam Wu. This book was a bit scary as I’m not sure if I like spiders! I would tell my friends to read this book.

Sir Geronimo Chocolate-mousse 16.08.2024

Very funny but a bit too silly in some parts. But mostly good and interesting

Major Pluto Cuckoo-Clock 06.08.2024

It was a fiction book , Mr dougal was my favourite character in this book . It kept me interested funny and wanting to read more

Commander Chesney Pendragon 31.07.2024

Sam Wu and his friends over came their fear and were confident and didn’t give up to overcome their fears of spiders. They showed bravery. They found a Tarantula which could kill a bird, it went on the loose and Sam Wu ended up finding the spider.

Don Zeus Custard 14.02.2024

It is an adventure story where Sam Wu is not afraid of spiders. But the dilemma comes when he meets a tarantula named Tulip. I liked how Sam Wu overcomes his fear with bravery. I would recommend this book.

King Bruno Bonsai 30.09.2023

Star Reviewer

Story was a bit dramatic and but I enjoyed reading this book. I kept thinking there were spiders crawling near me.

Ambassador Flash Bucket 01.09.2023

My favourite character in this book was Tulip the spider because she is so sneaky

Chief Merlin Chipperfield 01.09.2023

I can't believe the spider was let loose but Sam eventually found it! The Spider was called Tulip! I think you should defiantly read the book.

Commander Binky Bobble-hat 14.08.2023

It was a really fun read and easy to read if you want to relax while reading!

Mademoiselle Ariel Racoon 12.08.2023

It is interesting how he come over his fear

Queen Bijou Mildew 07.08.2023

This book is really silly like Lucy bringing butterbut to school and Sam,Zoe and Benard putting honey on the floor at school and giant tarantular loose at school. So if you are on the scared of spider side do not read this at night.

Earl Itchy Spinner 31.07.2023

Star Reviewer

It was a quick and short book to read but I like how all the different books are linked. Because of this it's better to read them in order. My favourite part is when they were all panicking in the store cupboard and were locked in!

Baroness Rose Paperclip 22.08.2022

ok not bad

Anonymous 19.08.2022

You don't really get involved in the story that much although you learn lots of facts about spiders which is cool but lots of tricky word just to do with spiders so i found it hard to read and i am 8,

Anonymous 17.08.2022

1. it was really good because the arther that made the book put tarantula in it. 2. I liked Sam wu because he was quite brave to be afraid of tarantulas. I also liked the school because they let him trap the spider with the honey

Sergeant Zeus Vampire 04.08.2022

It was a bit funny and my favourite part was when Sam and his friends find Tulip the spider. My favourite character was Bernard because he is clever. People who like funny things might like this book.

Empress Sapphire Fascination 03.08.2022

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