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A gleefully chaotic romp through the mind of a delightfully unapologetic troublemaker. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Horrid Henry's Underpants.

  • chaotic
  • energetic
  • playful
  • mischievous
  1. 01

    Mr Stink

    David Walliams

    A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.

    Shares:
    • mischievous
    • irreverent
    • cheeky
    • humorous
  2. 02

    Bad Dad

    David Walliams

    A high-octane, laugh-out-loud heist caper anchored by the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dad.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • playful
    • irreverent
    • exaggerated
  3. 03

    Mister Messy

    unknown author · 1992

    A delightfully chaotic romp that gently champions the satisfying magic of tidying up.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • playful
    • humorous
  4. 04

    The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

    Sue Townsend

    A masterclass in deadpan cringe comedy that perfectly captures the agonizing, self-important delusion of being thirteen.

    Feels:
    • tragicomic
    • nostalgic
    • cringe-inducing
  5. 05

    Mr. Lazy (Mr Men)

    Roger Hargreaves · 1996

    A playful, humorous clash of energies as extreme sleepiness meets unstoppable bustling.

    Shares:
    • energetic
    • playful
    • humorous
  6. 06

    My Sister Jodie

    Jacqueline Wilson

    A lively boarding school adventure that slowly unravels into a deeply moving exploration of sisterhood and sudden loss.

    Feels:
    • lively
    • anxious
    • heartbreaking
  7. 07

    Top of the class (nearly)

    Liz Pichon

    A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through the everyday triumphs and hilarious disasters of middle school life.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • cheeky
    • humorous
  8. 08

    Little Miss Curious

    Roger Hargreaves · 2001

    A bright, bouncy celebration of the endless questions that make up a child's world.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • humorous
  9. 09

    Here's the Naughtiest Girl!

    Enid Blyton · 1998

    A brisk, dramatic boarding school adventure where new responsibilities clash with secret sabotage and sudden escapes.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • mischievous
  10. 10

    The Bad Beginning

    Lemony Snicket

    A delightfully dreary romp where clever children must rely entirely on themselves to survive the sheer incompetence of the adult world.

    Feels:
    • gloomy
    • absurd
    • theatrical
  11. 11

    Horrible Harry and the Green Slime

    Suzy Kline · 1989

    A joyful celebration of second-grade chaos, sticky hands, and the thrill of harmless rebellion.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • playful
    • mischievous
    • humorous
  12. 12

    Adrian Mole

    Sue Townsend

    A masterclass in dramatic irony where you laugh at, pity, and ultimately root for a spectacularly oblivious diarist.

    Feels:
    • cringe-inducing
    • absurd
    • nostalgic

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