Maddy Yip's Guide to Life: A laugh-out-loud illustrated story!
Sue Cheung
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
A madcap new story from Sue Cheung, winner of the Diverse Book Award, filled with belly-laughs and packed with drawings! Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Sam Wu.
Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a talent – except for her! Maddy is determined to change that, with the help of her brothers, bewildered grandad and her best friend Dev. There are disastrous attempts at breakdancing and playing the recorder, revolting cakes, and a magic disappearing trick that ends up with an escaped guinea pig. Will Maddy ever find her true calling?
Reviews
Fun but slightly boring in parts. Good if you are "Not good at anything!".
Viscountess Honeycomb Frankfurter 08.08.2025
I just finished Maddy Yip's Guide to Life, and WOW, it was so much fun! This book is perfect if you need a pick-me-up or just want to laugh. Maddy is such a relatable and super funny character, and her voice is totally unique. She’s got this mix of confidence, curiosity, and hilarious awkwardness that makes her feel like a real person—and I loved every page of it.
Princess Magnolia Pudding-Basin 27.07.2025
Star Reviewer
Maddy is one of the funniest characters ever. She thinks she’s good at everything (like drawing, karate, and baking), but things don’t always go to plan… which makes the book so funny! I loved how she always tries her best, even when things go totally wrong. The book is full of silly jokes, crazy adventures, and really cool drawings all over the pages. It felt like reading a comic and a story at the same time. I also liked her annoying little brother Oli and her best friend Dev — they got into lots of trouble together!
Principal Amazonia Godzilla 26.07.2025
I really enjoyed the book if you like diary's then that's the best book to read
Countess Kiki Foxtail 28.06.2025
I would recommend this to someone who likes funny stories
Doctor Petunia Turkey 22.07.2024
I liked the book because Maddy persevered until she found her talent.
Anonymous 27.08.2023
A book that says in life, things don't become how you want them to be, you should be happy with what you have. Read this book to find out more!
Anonymous 25.08.2023
This book was very interesting as grandad (Agung) was the only one who was Chinese in the whole family. And one of the most funniest parts were when Ted and Tod (the evil twins) came the Maddys house, they always got Maddy in trouble by breaking something.
General Blueberry Bucket 22.08.2023
It is a very funny book where the main character(maddy) is trying to find out what her talent is and wants to be taken seriously.In the end her talent is comedy.
Marshal Daffodil Slingshot 14.07.2023
It was a funny book about always looking after things
Duchess Angora Stegosaurus 22.04.2023
Maddy Yip is a girl who thought she didn’t have a talent.But she did!It was acting!
Madam Magnolia Sheep-Dip 01.01.2023
It is really good and it is funny. I like the devil seagull.
Principal Kiki Rubber-duck 09.08.2022
was vey funny
Anonymous 23.07.2022
I loved the book but I don't get what the title has to do with it. I felt sorry for Maddy but relaxed as she became more used to her problem. I would recommend it to anyone who thinks they haven't got a particular talent or hobby.
Coach Candyfloss Unicycle 11.07.2022
Star Reviewer
Nothing much happenens but it’s fun
Officer Candyfloss Jumpsuit 19.09.2021
