Burger Boy

(Paperback)

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Benny liked burgers. Benny LOVED burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. "You'll turn into a burger one day," his mum warned.And one day, Benny did.And that is just the start of a madcap chase in which the hapless Benny is pursued across the countryside by a mob of hungry dogs, boys and angry cows.An hilarious cautionary tale with a twist from a winning author and artist team.

Reviews

"'A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food too much.'" * Publishing News *
"Its witty rhymes and sprightly illustrations will definitely entertain everyone." * Evening Standard *
"Great fun!" * Mother and Baby *
"The illustrations are fantastic, and Benny's transformation into a burger and bun is hilarious. . . A great culinary cautionary tale." * myBooksmag *
"Burger Boy manages to extol the virtues of healthy eating in a balanced way" * Scotland on Sunday *

Author Bio

Alan Durant has written many children's books, both picture books and fiction. He lives in Surrey with his wife and children. He also writes prize-winning poetry. Mei Matsuoko is half Japanese and graduated from Kingston College of Art in 2004. This is her first picture book.