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Adam Wins the Internet

Adam Beales author James Lancett illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:11th May '23

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The debut children's novel from TV presenter and YouTube sensation Adam B is a hilarious and heart-warming tale of wish-fulfilment gone wrong that will capture the imagination of 7-11-year-old readers everywhere

'I started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me' - Val, parent reviewer

'A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams' - Karla, Netgalley reviewer

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The hilarious bestselling debut children's adventure from YouTuber Adam B!

There's nothing thirteen-year-old Adam wants more than to become a successful YouTuber, but it has always seemed impossible. Then one day a mysterious pop-up ad calling itself Popularis Incrementum promises to make ALL HIS DREAMS COME TRUE. Suddenly a world of FAME, FORTUNE and FANCY TVs awaits!

All Adam has to do is gain one million followers in one year. And if he doesnt ... ? GULP!

Featuring bold black-and-white illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett.

The perfect summer holiday read for budding young YouTubers everywhere! Fans of David Baddiel, Greg James and Chris Smith and Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman will be spellbound.

This brilliant paperback edition features exclusive bonus material, including a Q+A with Adam - featuring interviewer Callum B!

And watch out for Adam's second out-of-this-world adventure - Adam Destroys the Internet!

I started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me * Val, NetGalley reviewer *
I loved this book. I did NOT see that ending coming. Five stars and if I could give it more I would * Amanda W., Amazon reviewer *
A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams. Perfect for young comedy fans of books by David Baddiel * Karla, NetGalley reviewer *
This book is great for readers around ten years old, as it has exactly what we like in it * Toppsta reviewer *
Brilliant, enticing and leaves you wanting more * Kirsty, Amazon reviewer *
This is definitely a must-read book, just don’t expect hot drinks to stay hot cos you’ll be so absorbed in what you’re reading that the time will just slip by * Amanda G., NetGalley reviewer *
A really good read for someone who is starting to navigate the internet themselves * Ejwal, Toppsta reviewer *
It was one of those books when all the children laughed at the same time * Teacher review, NetGalley *
This is a touchingly human story, tremendously funny, glittering with authenticity and a wonderful thing to connect with * Tesse, NetGalley reviewer *
This is the best book I’ve ever read in my life * Andrew, Amazon reviewer *

ISBN: 9781526655660

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: unknown

384 pages