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Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom
Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties, one of The Guardian's 100 best holiday books for 2019 'Wildly over the top and satisfying' The Observer New Review Children's Book of the Month'This book is bonkers but proper funny- it's Drake meets James Bond' Match of the Day Magazine'Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.' The Guardian "A perfect read for Tom Gates prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself." BookTrust ________ 'You've probably heard of me, right? Little Badman. No? Oh. Well . . . doesn't Matter. You will do one day. I'm gonna be big.'They've faced deadly alien slugs, killer aunties and double maths. Now, Humza Kahn (and his friend Umer, I guess) face something even scarier - Humza's dad! And he's fed up with the boys acting up all the time. So he's sending them away to school.But this is not ordinary school. This is a special summer school in Pakistan, and the two friends are about to learn that something very weird indeed is going on - someone has been messing with time!The world may just need saving again . . .The second book in side-splitting adventure series from Humza Khan and Henry White.
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352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2020
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August 29, 2021
OMG!!!! I didn’t think that the first book could be topped but boy was I wrong!!!! This was AMAZING!!!! From start to finish I have laughed, gasped and even had a little cry. Totally in love ❤️
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August 26, 2020I'm not going to give this a rating because, as usual, I always feel weird giving kids' books a star rating as if I've put immense thought into the writing style and narrative quality. I haven't. I read the book and judged whether it was something I'd read to or with my younger siblings or cousins. The final verdict is that I would. This is definitely something that I can see them enjoying, particularly if they're around the age of 11.
I'm definitely not the target demographic of this book, let's be realistic. I'm a 22-year-old woman (yes, I am a Pakistani Muslim, but not a child in any physical manifestation at least). As expected, it took me a while to really connect with the vibe of the book, just because I'm completely not used to reading this writing style. But once I got out of my 'adult' brain and got in tune with my 'kid' brain, this was a lot easier to read. Honestly, I enjoyed the story. I had to really suspend my belief, but a child definitely wouldn't have to work so hard to do that, which tells me it was a good enough story. By the end of it, I was ready to accept every obstacle the characters faced.
The protagonists of this series are, I believe, Pakistani Muslim boys. The friendship between Humza and Umer can only be compared to child versions of Man Like Mobeen's Mobeen and Eight. I can't explain it in any other way. What's great about this series is that this young generation of Pakistani Muslim kids gets to see themselves as the hero of an action-packed superhero story. It's not a secret that, growing up, we were never centre stage, so this is a refreshing and welcoming new narrative.
I will say that I occasionally felt this book wasn't entirely suitable. Having grown up watching Humza Arshad on YouTube and having Diary of a Bad Man constantly playing in our house, I completely understood his humour and how it was reflected in the main character. Still, it wasn't really something I'd want my younger siblings and cousins to be reading and be influenced by, but that might just be because I know them very well and I'm aware of how impressionable they are (and how they would not hesitate to attempt to pull off Humza and Umer's pranks). There are some stereotypes that I honestly wouldn't have picked up on unless I was looking for them -- which I always am, sadly, since it's rare to find accurate representation of our culture that's not displayed through internalised stereotypes. I'd advise that parents/guardians/adults read this before giving it to the children just to make sure you're happy for them to take these things in.
Otherwise, and I cannot believe I'm saying this, I actually enjoyed Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom. I don't know how, I don't know why. I just did.
I'm definitely not the target demographic of this book, let's be realistic. I'm a 22-year-old woman (yes, I am a Pakistani Muslim, but not a child in any physical manifestation at least). As expected, it took me a while to really connect with the vibe of the book, just because I'm completely not used to reading this writing style. But once I got out of my 'adult' brain and got in tune with my 'kid' brain, this was a lot easier to read. Honestly, I enjoyed the story. I had to really suspend my belief, but a child definitely wouldn't have to work so hard to do that, which tells me it was a good enough story. By the end of it, I was ready to accept every obstacle the characters faced.
The protagonists of this series are, I believe, Pakistani Muslim boys. The friendship between Humza and Umer can only be compared to child versions of Man Like Mobeen's Mobeen and Eight. I can't explain it in any other way. What's great about this series is that this young generation of Pakistani Muslim kids gets to see themselves as the hero of an action-packed superhero story. It's not a secret that, growing up, we were never centre stage, so this is a refreshing and welcoming new narrative.
I will say that I occasionally felt this book wasn't entirely suitable. Having grown up watching Humza Arshad on YouTube and having Diary of a Bad Man constantly playing in our house, I completely understood his humour and how it was reflected in the main character. Still, it wasn't really something I'd want my younger siblings and cousins to be reading and be influenced by, but that might just be because I know them very well and I'm aware of how impressionable they are (and how they would not hesitate to attempt to pull off Humza and Umer's pranks). There are some stereotypes that I honestly wouldn't have picked up on unless I was looking for them -- which I always am, sadly, since it's rare to find accurate representation of our culture that's not displayed through internalised stereotypes. I'd advise that parents/guardians/adults read this before giving it to the children just to make sure you're happy for them to take these things in.
Otherwise, and I cannot believe I'm saying this, I actually enjoyed Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom. I don't know how, I don't know why. I just did.
August 26, 2020
Humza Khan is the main character and is a Pakistani British Muslim who secretly wants to be a spy since he help save the world from aliens in the last book. In this book, due to his misdemeanors, he is sent away to a summer boarding school in Pakistan with his best friend Umer. Things are not what they seem, will Little Badman need to save the world again?
This is another great story with relatable characters. The author has written it in the first person in a child's perspective with humour. There are black and white illustrations. It's similar to the Planet Omar series, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid as well as Tom Gates but with added bonus of adventure and espionage.
I was fortunate of receiving a copy, I found the storyline humourous and interesting that after I read a few pages, I was hooked and I couldn't put it down. I look forward to reading the initial book in the series and more books by the same author.
This is another great story with relatable characters. The author has written it in the first person in a child's perspective with humour. There are black and white illustrations. It's similar to the Planet Omar series, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid as well as Tom Gates but with added bonus of adventure and espionage.
I was fortunate of receiving a copy, I found the storyline humourous and interesting that after I read a few pages, I was hooked and I couldn't put it down. I look forward to reading the initial book in the series and more books by the same author.
December 25, 2020
This is a fantastic story about two best friends who are framed for graffitiing their school and are sent away to a strict Pakistani summer school for difficult children. However, it turns out there’s a lot more in store for them, including saving the world!
I loved how Humza and Umer’s friendship is portrayed, they are such normal boys and characters that lots of children could relate to.
I loved how Humza and Umer’s friendship is portrayed, they are such normal boys and characters that lots of children could relate to.
December 5, 2020
I recommend this book!☺
January 25, 2023
Fun, entertaining, creative middle grade book. I found this book at the Edinburgh Book Festival, and I wish I had bought the whole series (I had to deal with a weight limit so that’s why I only bought one of them). Reading about a 1st generation Pakistani kid and his family and friends living in London who gets in trouble and is sent to ‘camp’ in Pakistan was cool and was different from the books I typically find in our US bookstores. I would probably have given the book 5* and bought the series for my nephew, except the mc Humza uses bad grammar and cusses (I’m pretty sure his character talks like this thinking it makes him look cool), and my 10yo nephew does not need any encouragement to fake coolness. Anyhow, very very good book, and I will now be searching out the other books to read.
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