A story of a boy, a book, some very bad people, some very brave deeds, and the importance of rubber teeth for lions.
Fizzlebert Stump Series
This series follows the adventures of a young protagonist on a journey filled with unexpected twists and humor. He encounters dubious characters as well as brave allies, learning about courage and resourcefulness along the way. Each story is imbued with a sense of fantasy that challenges everyday reality, offering readers an unforgettable experience. It's a narrative full of surprises and the importance of seemingly trivial details.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
The bearded Barboozul family are the new stars of Fizz's circus. Their act is full of magic, mystery, fear and fun. But then things start going wrong. The lion loses his dentures. The clowns lose their noses. The Ringmaster loses his temper. And the circus is about to lose its licence.
- 3
Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Cried Fish
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
'Freewheeling frivolity' - Financial Times 'Once, and once only, there was a boy whose name was Fizzlebert.' Fizzlebert Stump lives in a circus. His mum's a clown, his best friend is a bearded boy, and he sticks his head in a lion's mouth every night. Other than that, he's pretty normal. When Fish the sea lion goes missing Fizzlebert tracks down the runaway beast to an Aquarium, which has problems of its own. Fish (not Fish the sea lion, fish. Keep up.) are going missing, and the Admiral blames the circus. Can Fizzlebert solve the mystery, avoid an over-enthusiastic crocodile, and find his friend? The story of a boy, a lion, a sea lion, fish (but fewer than there used to be), a possible pirate, a temperamental cook and a very surprising octopus.
- 4
Fizzlebert Stump and the Girl Who Lifted Quite Heavy Things
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Fizzlebert needs to reunite his friend the Bearded Boy with his long-lost parents, and find himself a new act. Luckily, the strongest girl in the world is there to help . . .
- 5
Fizzlebert Stump - The Boy who did P.E. in his Pants
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The fifth book in the hilarious Fizzlebert Stump series, from A.F. Harrold, the author of the critically acclaimedThe Imaginary. Perfect for fans of Mr Gum