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The Accidental Prime Minister

By: Tom McLaughlin
Narrated by: Ben Allen
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When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world! Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go... and that's how an ordinary boy like Joe ended up with the most extraordinary job. Now the fun can really start!©2015 Tom McLaughlin (P)2015 W.F. Howes Ltd Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Funny Suspenseful Witty Feel-Good
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I liked it the narration is ok but a great storyline overall amazing ,good

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Very easy going book; perfect for bed. a light hearted story line and a funny ending. Wonderful! Would Definatly recommend to a friend.

terrific!

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A wonderful story about a boy becoming prime minister, both for reading together and reading alone.

I've read a few of McLaughlin's picture books with my son, and liked them. Here, the illustrations are still present, but McLaughlin proves he also knows what older children also want - lots of rollercoasters, dressing up, bouncy castles and children getting the better of adults.

This has been done before for adults, but it's a first for children, and a brilliant way of introducing primary school children to the idea of politics, elections and how big decisions are made.

In a wish-fulfilment story, quiet Joe speaks out unintentionally when the Prime Minister closes his local park, where his single mum works. He's a YouTube sensation within hours, and guess what? He somehow manages to wangle the top job himself, with best friend Ajay along for the ride as his 'manager'. It's great fun - redesigning Downing Street to include a Jelly Room, passing laws that include mandatory Dressing Up days. Maybe stopping a war or two along the way. And of course - battling against the despicable Deputy PM - Violetta Crump.

Joe and Ajay are well-drawn, the adults mostly caricatures (the PM disappears too quickly, the Deputy is nice and evil but pretty standard - she's no Trunchbull), though Jenkins the Personal Private Secretary is allowed some character development and a little plot to himself. The book is more about the idea of becoming Prime Minister, and develops nicely - readers will love the silliness of Joe's leadership and his fight against the Anti-Silliness League of fun-destroying grown-ups.

This is deceptive as a novel - it would make great 'chapter book' reading at bedtime or perfect 'newly confident reader' material. I'd say ages 7-9 will appreciate it the most.

Great as an audiobook, read with a lot of energy!

Wish fulfillment at its best.

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I loved every moment of this book and have listened to it over 10 times, it cracks me up so much and AJ is absolutely hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 I really recommend to. People under the age of 13 for a good 👍🏻 laugh 😂 thanks 😊 but actually I wapuld like to listen 👂 to the next book on audible please thanks 🙏

The overall part, idk 🤷‍♀️

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The book was interesting and cool because it was so good to listen to
I love this book

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