The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife: Book 1
Maz Evans, Chris Jevons
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she’s about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda.
‘A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results.’ Dominique Valente, author of Starfell
‘So funny, you’ll explode with laughter’ Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken
Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball.
Scarlett’s in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar’s trousers at her aunty’s engagement party. If she loses her temper ONE MORE TIME, she’s going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World, the best theme park on the planet.
But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it’ll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like … really, properly explodes.
It might be her teacher’s slimy green smoothie. A huge pot of purple paint. Or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let’s hope Scarlett doesn’t get mad at Aunty’s wedding – that wedding cake is HUGE …
Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings – this is sparkling, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.
Reviews
It is one of the best books I have ever read!
Dona Iguana Unicycle 02.09.2025
This book is about a little girl called Scarlett and a hamster called Mr Nibbles.
Inspector Gargoyle Eragon 30.08.2025
I liked Scarlett the best because she made things EXPLODE when she was angry like when she went to the zoo she made elephant poo explode!!
Baroness Agnetha Borneo 30.08.2025
So funny would definitely recommend
Nurse Peaches Gormenghast 28.08.2025
The poo exploding scene is funny!
Coach Petunia Sheep-Dip 13.08.2025
Amazing book
Agent Sunny Waterfall 14.07.2025
Scarlett is my favourite character because she is very funny.
Viscountess Angel Moonlight 07.09.2023
I liked this because I found it very similar to a series I love (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
Fairy Blossom Hedgehog 01.09.2023
I would definitely recommend this book to people who like to challenge themselves with long books, it also has a lot of math influence in the book as well as comedy writhing you in and making it nicer to read confidently.
Nurse Rose Volcano 30.08.2023
I loved this book. My favorite character is Scarlett as she gets angry just like me and it is so interesting how she makes things explode.
Lady Sapphire Peanut-butter 28.08.2023
I love it that all the different characters have different personalities; I love that whenever something goes wrong her mum always says ‘it’s completely ruined!’ And has a conplete meltdown.
Anonymous 29.07.2023
Amazing and really funny!
Mademoiselle July Mystery 23.07.2023
it felt realistic.
Dona Fandango Spaceship 23.07.2023
its ok
Anonymous 17.07.2023
Star Reviewer
I liked this book because I have trouble with my exploding moods, it has given me techniques to feel a lot calmer. Scarlett has a really cool power with her emotions and a plot twist with Scarletts granny makes a good read.
Doctor Adolpho Luther 20.10.2022
Scarlet has trouble keeping in her angryness but she manages to control it somehow by her granny helping her.
Princess Daffodil Dalmatian 30.08.2022
this book was great=)
Queen July Quarantine 20.08.2022
My favourite character in this book is Auntie Amara. I like that scarlett makes things explode, especially the elephant poo! When I finished this book I realised it was funnier than I thought it was going to be.
Queen Kangaroo Pendragon 05.08.2022
It is a fab book about managing your anger. Scarlett makes things explode when she holds her anger in. She manages to stop things exploding.
Princess Wanda Banana 02.08.2022
I liked Scarlet Fife the best because she's really funny and kind.It interested me because she is always talking to someone about her feelings. Yes I would recommend it to my best friend because she gets big feelings just like Scarlet.
Senorita Esmerelda Palm-tree 01.08.2022
