Diary of Dennis the Menace Flip Book Bind-Up by Steven Butler - Puffin Paperback - Ages 7-12 - Funny Beano Diary Book for Reluctant Readers

Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780141370866 Publisher: Puffin Age Range: 7-12 years Overview: Diary of Dennis the Menace Flip Book Bind-Up is the first entry in Steven Butler's laugh-out-loud diary series, reimagining Beano's iconic troublemaker for a new generation of readers. Written in Dennis's own hilariously self-important voice, this chunky paperback bind-up delivers double the mischief in one compact package. Packed with pranks, playground drama, and comic-strip energy, it's a brilliant pick for reluctant readers, Beano fans, and anyone who loves fast, funny storytelling that keeps pages turning right to the very last laugh. About the Book: Dennis the Menace has been terrorising Beanotown for generations, and Steven Butler's diary-format retelling captures every ounce of his chaotic charm. Told through Dennis's own scribbled entries, the book follows his relentless quest to avoid homework, outwit Walter, dodge his parents' rules, and cause maximum mayhem with faithful sidekick Gnasher by his side. The diary format makes this an easy, addictive read that hooks even the most reluctant bookworms. Butler's writing is sharp, silly, and packed with genuine laugh-out-loud moments, while the bind-up presentation offers excellent value in one sturdy paperback. Short chapters, big jokes, and plenty of scrapes make it ideal for independent reading or bedtime chapters read aloud. The book leans into slapstick without losing its warmth, showing that beneath the chaos, Dennis has a good heart and loyal friends. Teachers and parents regularly recommend the series for building reading confidence in 7 to 12 year olds, thanks to its punchy pacing and accessible vocabulary. As Book 1 in Butler's wider Dennis the Menace diary series, this bind-up is the perfect entry point for new fans before moving on to further instalments. It captures everything readers love about Beano: irreverent humour and a hero who never quite learns his lesson, but always keeps y