Mad in the Back

by Michael Rosen

Two siblings drive their mother to distraction on the car journey from hell, while Mum tries every trick in the book to get them to behave. All together Are we nearly there yet...?

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

Michael Rosen, a recent British Children’s Laureate, has written many acclaimed books for children, including WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, and I’M NUMBER ONE and THIS IS OUR HOUSE, both illustrated by Bob Graham. Michael Rosen lives in London.

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Reviews

[Dee-Ann]

Great book. So true ... I am sure every parent has lived this scenario more than once ... if not on a daily basis. Love the characters, especially the mum. Fun to read, boys thought it was funny and they could relate to it. "mad in the back' has become one of our catchphrases.

[Rosie]

Very relatable and funny tale about two children going 'mad in the back' of the car as the mum drives them.

[May]

I loved it! You should read it.

[Lynn Davidson]

The reader gets to see two siblings creating chaos in the backseat while on a long drive with their parent, who gets totally frustrated with them. Quite true-to-life situations and illustrations.