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The Giggler Treatment (Rover Adventures Trilogy)
Roddy Doyle is used to tough critics, with many an adult novel to his name including the Booker Prize Winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. But here he takes the plunge with the toughest critics of all--children--in his first book for the young, The Giggler Treatment.
Doyle's wry sense of the ridiculous is evident in this brave attempt (indeed, anyone who turns their hand from wr
...morePaperback, 112 pages
Published
July 20th 2001
by Scholastic, Inc.
(first published 2000)
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Fans of Terry Pratchett or Daniel Pinkwater might get a special kick out of this beginner chapter book. It's recommended for fans of Dav Pilkey but that's just because the central joke is about poo.
The most endearing part of it for me was the meta - the chapter titles and the reason the chapter titles are noteworthy, for example. Also the glossary to Irish words & idioms. The author is directly engaging the reader, which I like. He's not like some; not just laying something out and if the r...more
The most endearing part of it for me was the meta - the chapter titles and the reason the chapter titles are noteworthy, for example. Also the glossary to Irish words & idioms. The author is directly engaging the reader, which I like. He's not like some; not just laying something out and if the r...more
The Giggler Treatment is all about poo.
So if you too are a fan of the poo,
Like I too am a fan of the poo,
Then Rover's pile is the poo for you.
If you're a bad Mom or a crabby Dad,
An adult who likes to make kids sad,
A nasty old vampire named Bloody Vlad
Or a President who won by a hanging chad.
If you're a grumpy Gus who yells and yells
A cook who always leaves in oyster shells,
Or a big old tattletale who always tells
You best be prepared for stinky smells.
Cause the Gigglers, they will not let...more
So if you too are a fan of the poo,
Like I too am a fan of the poo,
Then Rover's pile is the poo for you.
If you're a bad Mom or a crabby Dad,
An adult who likes to make kids sad,
A nasty old vampire named Bloody Vlad
Or a President who won by a hanging chad.
If you're a grumpy Gus who yells and yells
A cook who always leaves in oyster shells,
Or a big old tattletale who always tells
You best be prepared for stinky smells.
Cause the Gigglers, they will not let...more
I personally love Roddy Doyle's novels. The Irish author normally writes adult fiction, so when I ran across The Giggler Treatment, I scooped it up for my seven year old son. That night, I started reading it to him and, well, let's just say the humour was right up his alley. The story had both of us laughing our heads off. This is a story that he was quite capable of reading himself, but we could not resist the fun of reading it together. It is the first in a trilogy called “The Rover Adventures...more
Jun 30, 2008
Kyra
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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This is the FUNNIEST book I have and will ever read.This story involves talking cream crackers, a dog that e-mails his girlfriend regularly and uses a toilet, and of course POO.
The Giggler Treatment is a fantastic book for young readers. It starts with a man about to step in some dog poo which has been left there by the Gigglers, a group of creatures who punish those who are mean to children by making them step in poo.
It actually takes the entire book for the poo stepping incident to finally happen as Doyle takes us through what the man did and who he did it to. It zips around all over the place and Doyle's style is informal. He writes like an absent-minded friend whi...more
It actually takes the entire book for the poo stepping incident to finally happen as Doyle takes us through what the man did and who he did it to. It zips around all over the place and Doyle's style is informal. He writes like an absent-minded friend whi...more
Grades K-2. The next time you step in poo-- it's time to consider how you've been treating your children recently. Because the Gigglers look out for children. Whenever an adult treats them unfairly, the Gigglers give the the "treatment" by planting poo in their path. And that's what happens to poor Mr. Mack, the kindly cookie taster. After a bad day listening to the uninteresting Cream Crackers, he is looking forward to his favorite day. But the poo could ruin it all-- unless the dog and childre...more
The gigglers are a 4-part trio (!) of mischievous creatures who take revenge on any adult who, either through thoughtlessness or malice aforethought, mistreats a child. This revenge often takes the form the old doggie-poo-under-the-shoe gag. But this time they seem to have targeted an innocent victim!
What a bizarre and unique book. It’s a story aimed at--I would guess--kids between the ages of 5 and 7, but conceived and laid out like something produced by McSweeney’s. In terms of content and tec...more
What a bizarre and unique book. It’s a story aimed at--I would guess--kids between the ages of 5 and 7, but conceived and laid out like something produced by McSweeney’s. In terms of content and tec...more
Mar 27, 2013
Dolly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
older children and parents reading with them
This is the first book in the Rover Adventures Trilogy by Roddy Doyle. We recently read Rover Saves Christmas, not realizing that it was the second book in the trilogy. So, of course, we had to borrow this book from our local library, too.
This story is even better, with an impeccable sense of comic timing and enough potty humor to entertain elementary school-age children. The narrative is so much fun to read aloud, especially with the crazy chapter titles.
We really enjoyed reading this book tog...more
This story is even better, with an impeccable sense of comic timing and enough potty humor to entertain elementary school-age children. The narrative is so much fun to read aloud, especially with the crazy chapter titles.
We really enjoyed reading this book tog...more
This is the wackiest book I've ever read! Even wackier than Smartypants: Pete at School! This is not a book for the squeamish, and forget reading it aloud: it has the word "poo" on every page! Really! And it has wacky chapter names, a dog that talks (heck his paws even talk!), invisible kid-avenging critters, a bit of Irish (complete with a glossary), and more outrageous antics than you can shake a biscuit at! Highly recommended for 3rd-4th grade boys, I think--but who knows, I dug this one out...more
This book was crazy. It took me about 20 minutes to read. I am glad I read it. I don't feel it was a waste of time at all. This book was definitely full of humor. What kind of humor is up to you! The whole basis of this book is what the actual giggler treatment is. This sure isn't a bedtime story by any means. Let me just type the exerpt from the front of the book.
"Mr. Mack is about to step foot-first into a fate he doesn't deserve. He is about to experience the Giggler Treatment. Who gets the G...more
"Mr. Mack is about to step foot-first into a fate he doesn't deserve. He is about to experience the Giggler Treatment. Who gets the G...more
Aug 30, 2010
Katie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
First and Second Graders
While The Giggler Treatment is funny and a good read, it only earned a three with me. This was mainly because compared to some other books I've read (e.g. Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson), it is a bit shallow. Also, The Giggler Treatment is a book for younger readers (First and Second Grade). With some of my favorite books, I am perfectly happy to read them again and again, but with the Giggler Treatment, I only enjoyed it the first time.
I found this book in a box of Brilliantly funny, written in a style that any elementary school kid (and some special adults) will adore. Any book that names a chapter after the narrator's fridge is a book I will love. And the fact that it involves mistaken accusations, fictional beings, entrepreneurial dogs and potential danger in the form of dog poo ... well, I'll be reading this repeatedly. I've already loaned it out twice.
The gigglers are super cute! While I'm not a fan of poo, it was given clever treatment by this band of vindictive little creatures looking out for wronged children. Kids will love the gross-out humor and abundance of silliness. Doyle has a cheeky sense of humor one expects from that side of the Atlantic. The illustrations also add to the charm. I think we'll need to read this in my 2-3 grade book club in the near future.
Mr. Mack staat ’s morgens op, maakt zich klaar voor een nieuwe werkdag in de koekjesfabriek en begeeft zich op weg, onbewust van het feit dat hij onderweg “the Giggler treatment” krijgt. Die behandeling is weggelegd voor alle volwassenen die gemeen zijn geweest tegen kinderen. Wij volwassenen hebben dat verdiende loon allemaal al gekregen, maar geen van ons stond er bij stil dat er een reden achter zat. Dat iemand ons erin had geluisd. Het zou lullig zijn om hier te vertellen wat die Giggler tre...more
I am normally not a fan of "poo" books, if you follow me. But Roddy Doyle's deceptively simple explanation of why grownups step in dog poo is pretty hilarious. Everything from the chapter headings to the glossary is fun and whimsical, and my 6yo (I read it with him) loved it. He does a good job of explaining the Irish words, and I loved the historical notes about ancient Romans and Irish kings.
Roddy Doyle, a fantastic adult humour writer takes a brave turn and delves into the world of childrens books.
The Giggler Treatment tells the story of the gigglers who are creatures who put 'poo' under the shoes of naughty adults. Doyles wry humour is evident from the start and even adults will find times wo laugh at his expert wit. The book is suitable for children aged between 11 and 14.
The Giggler Treatment tells the story of the gigglers who are creatures who put 'poo' under the shoes of naughty adults. Doyles wry humour is evident from the start and even adults will find times wo laugh at his expert wit. The book is suitable for children aged between 11 and 14.
Aug 09, 2008
smalls
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Mings kids and Stephanies kids
I learned that if adults do not treat kids fairly or kindly, they will step in a big hot steaming, squishy pile of pooh.
I really like this book and the idea behind it. But I wish they would have made the childrens behavior a little less. If my kids had broken my window the same way for the fifth time in a row, I would have done the same thing as poor Mr. Mack. And then some.
I would have liked it 100% if they were being punished for something trivial, or something they didn't even do. Such as n...more
I really like this book and the idea behind it. But I wish they would have made the childrens behavior a little less. If my kids had broken my window the same way for the fifth time in a row, I would have done the same thing as poor Mr. Mack. And then some.
I would have liked it 100% if they were being punished for something trivial, or something they didn't even do. Such as n...more
I have never seen children's comedy written this way before. It was a shock to the system and a guilty pleasure at the same time. If I could ever write a book one tenth as funny as this I would happily retire from writing tomorrow. If you don't wet your pants laughing at this tale then quickly go and see a doctor. Something could be wrong with your bladder.
Read this aloud to my 7 year old son and 9 year old daughter. We all laughed ourselves silly. The chapter headings are hilarious, too. Basically the entire book about a man about to step in dog poo. Super funny. Be a great read aloud at school - maybe during testing when the kids are working so hard. Be a great laughter release. Loved it.
Awesome adventure of a shoe and a poo and how the two meet. Silly and fun, my son and I were in hysterics reading this one aloud. You can pick up this one on its own or as part of the 3-story Rover Adventures.
Roddy Doyle amazes me – he writes for kids just as well as he writes for adults, and that`s saying something.
Roddy Doyle amazes me – he writes for kids just as well as he writes for adults, and that`s saying something.
I hereby give this book the award for "Best Book Ever Written About a Cookie Taste Tester Stepping in Poop." Also because of this book, I know how to say "Farting" in Ireland (Doing Rudies) That should be worth 4 stars in istelf, right? Seriously, though this book is really silly, and kids k5-4th grade will love it.
This book is so funny I read it with my brother and sister and we laughed so hard we cried. Roddy doyles' style of writing is just like andy stanton's ( the author of mr gum). The jokes are hilarious. WARNING: DON'T READ IF YOU DISLIKE POO OR LAUGHING
I recommend it to young kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recommend it to young kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Giggler Treatment is not a book that would I recommend to anyone. The amount of unnecessary wording and "poo" references made it boring and hard to read. This might be a book for a child who did not like to read, but liked funny stories.
This is a book I can read over and over again and still find amusing. I love the illustrations and the storyline behind the book. If you haven't read the book yet you definitely should because it's a real page turner, as they say.
An Irish friend gave us this book a few years ago. It is HILARIOUS! One of the kids chose it recently for our read aloud book...he's reread it numerous times, I've read it aloud to them numerous times. It hasn't gotten old yet.
One of my all time favorites. Oh my god, it is so funny. It is one of my must do read-alouds. It is fun to see how the kids absorb Doyle's writing style and try to use one or more elements in their own writing.
This is a very funny book by Roddy Doyle. My kids, at 4 and 6, love it and I enjoyed reading it. It's basically a suspense novel built on a simple plot. Every time something seems to move forward, Doyle ends the chapter and makes you learn that in Ireland "biscuits" are what they call "cookies" or some other point (often less relevant than the biscuits).
The plot? Mysterious Gigglers have put dog poo on the sidewalk so that a man who was mean to his kids will step in it. As it turns out, he's not...more
The plot? Mysterious Gigglers have put dog poo on the sidewalk so that a man who was mean to his kids will step in it. As it turns out, he's not...more
Another "shelving-and-it-caught-my-eye" book. Creative, cute story. Now every time I see or hear about someone stepping in dog poo, I'll be on the lookout for the Gigglers. :)
One of my kids' favorite books of all time. Definitely not for the prim and proper. My older kids still talk about it and we read it with them about 12 years ago. LOVE IT!
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Roddy Doyle (Irish: Ruaidhrí Ó Dúill) is an Irish novelist, dramatist and screenwriter. Several of his books have been made into successful films, beginning with The Commitments in 1991. He won the Booker Prize in 1993.
Doyle grew up in Kilbarrack, Dublin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from University College, Dublin. He spent several years as an English and geography teacher before becoming...more
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Doyle grew up in Kilbarrack, Dublin. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from University College, Dublin. He spent several years as an English and geography teacher before becoming...more
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