The Last Word by Ben Bailey Smith - World Book Day 2022 Exclusive - Ages 9-11 - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781526646552. Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books. Age Range: 9-11 years. Overview. The Last Word is a laugh-out-loud World Book Day 2022 exclusive from comedian, actor and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith. Following the huge success of Something I Said, this short, punchy paperback brings back schoolkid comedian Carmichael 'Car' Taylor for another hilarious misadventure. Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of witty, fast-paced school-life fiction, it's an ideal introduction to Bailey Smith's warm, funny voice for readers aged 9-11, packed with genuine laughs and a big heart.. About the Book. Carmichael Taylor - Car for short - has always got an answer for everything. He's the wisecracking kid every classroom has: quick with a joke, quicker with a comeback, and never able to resist getting the last word in. But being funny doesn't always mean being wise, and Car discovers this the hard way when one of his jokes accidentally lands his supply teacher in serious trouble. Suddenly what seemed like harmless banter has real consequences, and Car realises that talking his way out of a situation isn't always as easy as talking his way into one. So begins Car's mission to put things right - a mission that's full of scrapes, misunderstandings and, true to form, a whole lot of laughter along the way. Written as part of World Book Day 2022, this is a compact, highly readable story that captures school life, friendship and the power of knowing when to speak up - and when to stay quiet. Ben Bailey Smith brings his trademark comic timing and sharp ear for authentic kid-speak to a story that will resonate with any child who has ever said the wrong thing at the wrong time. It's a quick, satisfying read that doesn't skimp on heart, making it a brilliant pick for World Book Day, reluctant readers, or anyone after a funny, fast school story.. Written by comedian and actor Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown). A genuine World Book Day