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The Book That No One Wanted to Read

By: Richard Ayoade
Narrated by: Richard Ayoade, Jarvis Cocker, Lydia Fox
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"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding

"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen

"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David Baddiel

What is it that makes YOU want to read a book? Richard Ayoade’s children’s debut gives you all the answers in a way that’s silly, funny, and thoroughly beguiling.

Have you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover–who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read–can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.

©2022 RIchard Ayoade (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Education & Learning Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Funny Heartfelt Fantasy

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I didn't realise this was a children's book when I chose it, I simply wanted to hear a Richard Ayoade book, but it was so much fun and very touching whilst being delightfully silly! The narration was great, and I could imagine the illustrations as I went along! It was far too short, and I wanted the adventure to continue!!

Beautifully Silly!

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Loved everything. Just listen to it You will love it too. You can’t help but love it

Genius

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I wish I had a child so I could give them this book and an empty book to go with 'cause I imagine this one could spark some inspiration. I love Ayoade, man.

👌👌👌

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It’s tough to get into it because of it’s blandness but once you do it’s a masterpiece

How it works

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A cute and witty read! A short, humorous story told from a book’s perspective — so cleverly written that it makes you feel deeply empathetic towards the book itself.
I loved reading this and recommend it to everyone: kids, adults, book lovers — anyone!
It’s truly genius to bring such a wonderful idea to life in such a short format.
I also loved the audiobook narration — it added even more charm to the experience.

Short, cute and witty

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