The fifth hilarious story in the Roman Garstang Adventure series
Mark Lowery Books
Mark Lowery crafts stories with a playful and often unexpected humor that resonates with young readers. His works are characterized by witty plots and relatable characters who frequently find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Drawing from his experience as a primary school teacher, he creates narratives that are both entertaining and insightful. His approach to writing emphasizes the joy of reading and the power of imagination.







Exploring the depths of grief and closure, this narrative delves into the emotional journey of a character grappling with loss. As they confront their past and seek to reconcile unresolved feelings, the story unfolds with poignant moments and heartfelt connections. Themes of love, memory, and the importance of saying goodbye are intricately woven throughout, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with farewells and the impact of those left behind.
The Jam Doughnut That Ruined My Life
- 213 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A jam-fuelled week of disaster is set in motion by a single doughnut!Roman Garstang is obsessed with food - particularly Squidgy Splodge raspberry-jam doughnuts - but he is about to learn that things are not always as sugar- coated as they might seem.
The Chicken Nugget Ambush
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
An outdoor adventure trip is one thing, but can Roman Garstang survive a chicken nugget-only diet?Roman Garstang is all set for his class trip to Farm View outdoor survival centre. Mum has prescribed a strict chicken nugget-only diet (Seriously?!)It's time to put his new survival skills to the test .
Eating Chips with Monkey
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Ten-year-old Daniel is never happier than when he is eating chips. When an impromptu trip to a chip shop seems to briefly engage Daniel with the real world, the family decide to revisit their Chip Shop Championships, on a quest to find the best chip shop in the country.
It is the month before Christmas, and Roman's class is preparing for the Christmas fete and the school pantomime. The new teacher at the helm, the awful Mr Le Salle, a flamboyant, theatrical and downright nasty piece of work, is the least of Roman's worries. He also has to contend with the most rubbish role in the panto (being a box) as well as organising the Santa's grotto stall at the Christmas fete with loose cannon Darren Gamble. As the panto nears, it seems that everything that could possibly go wrong is about to. It is left to Roman to save the panto and the day
The Great Caravan Catastrophe
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
'Mark Lowery is far too funny' Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORMThe fourth book in the hilarious and anarchic ROMAN GARSTANG ADVENTURE seriesIncredibly, unbelievably, Roman's cousin is marrying the cousin of Rosie Taylor (AKA The Worst Person Who Ever Lived) cousin.
Attack of the Woolly Jumper
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Mark Lowery is far too funny - Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORMRoman endures a royal visit and a school fashion show - in a jumper knitted by his Grandma . When the jumper causes a swan attack and a biker to swerve off the road, can Roman keep his whole life from unravelling?
L'oceano quando non ci sei
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Un romanzo delicato e commovente che tocca nel profondo, un viaggio in treno che si trasforma in un’avventura imprevedibile come la vita stessa. Ci sono viaggi che non si dimenticano, momenti che restano scolpiti nel cuore. Come l’ultima vacanza che Martin e il fratellino Charlie hanno trascorso in un minuscolo paese sulle coste della Cornovaglia. Era estate, un’estate straordinaria, e ogni giorno i due bambini andavano al porto per vedere le spettacolari acrobazie del bellissimo delfino che con l’alta marea si spingeva nelle acque cristalline della baia. Sono passati molti mesi da allora, ma Martin e Charlie sono pronti a tutto pur di rivedere quel delfino, i suoi salti, le sue capriole. Anche a scappare di casa un sabato mattina e a percorrere quasi mille chilometri, tra avventure, fughe rocambolesche e incontri di ogni tipo. Martin adora il piccolo Charlie, sa che lui non è come gli altri bambini, che è speciale. È il motivo per cui Martin deve essere il miglior fratello maggiore del mondo e proteggerlo da tutto e tutti. Questo però non è sempre possibile, e Martin lo scoprirà proprio sulle spiagge della sua amata Cornovaglia. Dove lo aspetta, ancora una volta, l’alta marea. “Un romanzo semplicemente strepitoso. Una storia che vi farà piangere e ridere nello stesso modo.” The Sunday Timesaking.
Willkommen im Leben von Michael Swarbrick – es könnte nicht schlimmer sein! Sein idiotischer großer Bruder schnappt sich das Mädchen seiner Träume, seine Eltern sind heimliche Nudisten und sein bekloppter Freund Paul Beary macht alles nur noch schlimmer… Der Kultroman aus England!!! Eine absolut anrührend komische Geschichte vom Erwachsenwerden – für alle, die die Pubertät überlebt haben Michael Swarbricks Leben könnte wirklich nicht schlimmer sein. Sein perverser Freund Paul Beary reißt ihn in die Sache mit der Mädchenumkleide rein, sein idiotischer großer Bruder knutscht mit dem Mädchen seiner Träume rum, und als er früher als geplant vom Schwimmtraining nach Hause kommt muss er entdecken, dass seine Eltern heimliche Nudisten sind. Eine Kette von Ereignissen, die er selbst nicht beeinflussen kann, scheint darauf aus zu sein, sein Leben zu ruinieren. Aber stattdessen denken seine Lehrer, dass er Schwierigkeiten hat, mit seinen Gefühlen umzugehen. Also ist er gezwungen, sich regelmäßig mit der Beratungslehrerin Miss O'Malley zu treffen, die glaubt, dass ein möchtegerncooler Psychologe von der Uni seine Probleme lösen kann. Und so beginnt Michaels „Geplauder mit Chas“, dem Psycho, was zunächst tatsächlich genauso demütigend und peinlich ist, wie es klingt… „Michael gibt uns einen echten Einblick in das Elend eines Teenagers – zum Lachen, zum Schämen, zum Bewundern.“ The Observer


