Archie's Unbelievably Freaky Week

So I was looking for a book my 7 year old son to read by himself, that was thoughtful and witty and didn't play to the stereotypes of what a little boy should be like. If you aren't a Horrid Henry fan, then this one may be just the thing. This is the second book ( Set in a school - I would really recommend the first book as well) where his best friend, a girl, has already witnessed that whilst Archie always sets out with good intentions, his everyday plans just get scuppered. My son squealed out loud with laughter, and it was a really enjoyable read together. It's funny, well written, plausible (which is why it works so well). And as a grown up, it's a welcome relief to listen to a imaginative story and have some interesting in-roads to talk about all the adventures and wonder what will happen next. We're all hoping that there will be a 3rd book to follow!

I admit to having bought this just because it's my sons name. It made him smile when he received and he actually likes the story too so that's a bonus. It arrived quickly and well packaged.

It was really funny because archie kept making his mom cross and it was the best book I have read since I have read don't believe it archie

Brilliant

Archie has odd things happen to him every day. This week, we see what happens at school. Best friend Cyd returns, and it's a good thing she does, as Archie might need her help when a teacher accuses Archie of attempting to murder her, and a Brazilian Wandering Spider ends up in the classroom!My son laughed at these chapters, and we both loved the ridiculous situations Archie found himself in, particularly the one involving the toilet on the head of an inspector. Very amusing.The repetition added to the fun - at the end of each day, Archie's mum discovers evidence of his odd day but only becomes exasperated. I enjoyed Archie's weary but accepting headteacher, and really liked the relationship between Archie and Cyd, a great friendship acknowledged.As with the first book, the final chapter links together storylines from the rest of the book, and did it very nicely. My son wanted more and wants me to contact the author to ask if he can write another Archie story.A great week of strange circumstances, we enjoyed reading a chapter a night for a week at bedtimes, and I know my boy would want me to recommend this. It will be very much enjoyed by children aged 6 and above... and their parents! It would also make a great class read in Key Stage 2.

Silly, far fetched stories about an accident prone boy called Archie, as he lurches his way through a week at school, encountering rare venomous spiders, women professional wrestlers who are also teachers, getting stuck in a store cupboard and more. Just the sort of story an average 7 yr old would like - but not for me.