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Bad Dad
464 pages
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping into a wildly unpredictable rollercoaster that somehow ends with a warm hug. It is a propulsive, zany ride fueled by slapstick humor, cheeky asides, and exaggerated villains that will have young readers giggling in disbelief. The prose is bursting with energy, utilizing dramatic sound effects and playful typography to keep the momentum hurtling forward. Yet, beneath the chaotic cops-and-robbers hijinks and ridiculous getaway chases, there is a deeply earnest core. It explores the fierce, unconditional loyalty between a parent and child, proving that heroes come in highly flawed packages. This is the perfect read for kids who crave high-speed adventure, irreverent comedy, and a surprisingly tender emotional center.
- Mood
- zany
- chaotic
- uplifting
- adventurous
- Tone
- humorous
- irreverent
- warm-hearted
- exaggerated
- playful
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- unconditional love · family loyalty · redemption · father-son bond · right versus wrong
- The writing
- Energetic and highly visual, packed with onomatopoeia, dramatic typography, and cheeky conversational asides.
- The arc
- Moves from down-on-their-luck hardship through chaotic, high-stakes hijinks to a triumphant and heartwarming resolution.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who love slapstick comedy, fast-paced action, and stories with a core of genuine sweetness.
Content notes
- car crashes
- imprisonment
- crime and theft
- bullying
About the book
Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones. There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones. Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads... A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big - and winning! This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure - and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison!
Description from Open Library.
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