The Life of Riley: Beginner’s Luck

About The Life of Riley: Beginner’s Luck

Dive into "The Life of Riley: Beginner’s Luck," a hilarious middle-grade novel by award-winning author Simon James Green. This captivating paperback, perfect for young readers in Malta and Gozo, introduces Riley, whose life takes a chaotic turn after an unfortunate funfair encounter leaves him utterly cursed! From accidentally supergluing himself to classmates to flooding his house and losing the class pet, Riley's world becomes a catalogue of comical disasters. Can he ever escape his ridiculous amount of bad luck and restore some order?

As Riley navigates his cursed existence, the arrival of super-cool new kid Brad Chicago adds another layer of comedic tension. Brad, with his impeccable style, surprisingly wants to be Riley's friend. Riley must find a way to break the curse before Brad discovers his true identity as a walking disaster! Brilliantly brought to life with Aleksei Bitskoff's lively illustrations, this warm-hearted and anarchic story was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. It's a must-read for fans of "Kid Normal" and David Baddiel's books, offering endless giggles and a truly memorable adventure for children aged 9-14.

Key Details

• Author: Simon James Green
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Year Published: 2020
• Pages: 272

Order from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.