Mr and Mrs Grunt, who are neither clean nor clever, live with their adopted - in fact, abducted - son, Sunny, in a donkey-drawn caravan somewhere or other at some time that is a bit like now but not exactly now. Together the unusual family find themselves in frankly improbable but very funny adventures.
The Grunts Series
Dive into a world with the most peculiar family imaginable, where grumpy, oddball parents clash hilariously with their surprisingly sensible son. This series offers a delightful blend of anarchic nonsense and laugh-out-loud situations, perfect for young readers who enjoy quirky characters and wild adventures. Follow the son's quest to understand his outlandish parents, leading to chaotic escapades and unexpected discoveries.




Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Mr Grunt's a man with a mission. He has to get a Person of Great Importance (or POGI) to someone called Mrs Bayliss by the twenty-fifth. It's an exciting adventure, but what interests Mr Grunt most are the silver coins he's been promised at the end of it. How long will it be before they find themselves All At Sea?
- 3
The third book in this hilarious series. Like 'The Twits' for a new generation, the Grunts are neither clean nor clever, but their adventures are most definitely terrifically fun reading. Created by two stars of the children's book world: Philip Ardagh's hilarious text is brought to life with illustrations throughout by Axel Scheffler.
- 4
The Grunts on the Run
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A thrilling prison break sets the stage for the Grunts as they face off against vengeful enemies seeking retribution. As they embark on a high-stakes adventure, familiar characters return, adding depth to the unfolding drama. The narrative promises to resolve lingering mysteries while delivering excitement and tension in this final installment of the series.