Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar has nothing to do with dogs. Gary W. Boone, nicknamed Goon, knows he was born to be a stand up comedian, but it’s everyone else who doubts him. Then when Gary’s school puts on a talent show, Gary is sure it’s his big break. Gary then spends all of his time ma...
Louis Sachar is possibly best known (in the UK at least) for the amazing Holes, but he has also written for younger readers. Someday Angeline has the aspects of Holes that I really enjoyed: the fantastical elements, well drawn but not over-described characters and a fast moving plot told in short...