Rollercoasters: How to Get Famous Reader

A laugh-out-loud story by award-winning author Pete Johnson

• A novel by one of "our best contemporary children's humourists" (TES) and author of How to Train Your Parents and The Bad Spy's Guide
• A topic that's bound to resonate with teenagers - celebrities, fame and money
• Lots of opportunity for class discussion on the topic of 'celebrity', as well as linking to current TV programmes such as Big Brother or X Factor
• Different text types including diary entries and newspaper articles
• Recommended for students in Years 7 and 8, 208pp
• Supporting Reading Guide containing activities and background context

"Pete Johnson is one of our best comptemporary children's humourists" - TES

"This is a thoroughly good hearted and entertaining book with lots of humour and witty dialogue. It also reflects on fame and portrays some of the powerful emotions - such as jealousy and disappointment - which accompany it. Fun and funny - a thoroughly enjoyable read" - The School Librarian

Link to Pete Johnson's website