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Description
The Bagthorpes' housekeeper, Fozzy, has become a celebrity and all because she found a terrorist in her living room. Now that Fozzy is enjoying the high life, the Bagthorpes are left to look after themselves and cope with their demonic cousin Daisy.
Quick Summary
If you love a family that's constantly tripping over its own chaos, Bagthorpes Battered will have you laughing out loud. The story follows the Bagthorpes after their housekeeper Fozzy becomes a sudden celebrity for catching a terrorist in the living room, leaving the family to handle the fallout, a wild cousin named Daisy who seems to have a knack for turning ordinary days into full-blown disasters, and a house that feels like it's one step away from imploding. The humor is quick-witted and slapstick, the kind that makes kids grin while parents get a few eye-rolls, and the occasional "demonic" moments with Daisy are more comedic spookiness than truly scary. It's perfect for readers who enjoy the nutty, high-energy vibe of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or the quirky family antics in The Great Brain series, and it works well for both reluctant readers looking for a fast, funny read and kids who like a bit of mischief in their stories. Parents will appreciate that the book is solidly middle-grade, with a reading level around 5.6 and no heavy-handed messages, just plenty of laughs and a reminder that even the most chaotic families can pull together.