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Oggly humour goes intergalactic: a fast-paced, funny space adventure packed with discovery for children aged 4 and up
- The Ogglies blast off into space: bestselling author Erhard Dietl combines the series’ distinctive humour with an action-packed journey through comets, black holes, glowing nebulae and distant galaxies.
- Aliens land in Smelliville: when two stranded Oys crash onto the rubbish tip, a rescue mission quickly turns into an unexpected voyage aboard their enormous spaceship.
- Space adventure meets fascinating facts: based on the second Oggly planetarium show, the story playfully introduces young space fans to planets, extraterrestrials and life beyond Earth.
It all starts with a homemade telescope for Oggly-Grandpa’s birthday. Together with Professor Fizzywine, the Ogglies are happily observing distant stars and planets when an intergalactic capsule suddenly crashes straight into their beloved mountain of junk. Out float two glowing aliens called Oys, who have become separated from their travel group. While the Ogglies make friends with the unexpected visitors, Professor Fizzywine gets to work repairing their capsule. But when the young Ogglies join the Oys for a test flight and press the wrong button, they accidentally end up aboard the aliens’ enormous mothership. What follows is an exhilarating journey through space and time, past comets, black holes and glowing nebulae to the far reaches of the Milky Way. The big question is: how will the little Ogglies ever find their way back to Smelliville?
| 4 +
Countdown to Christmas with the Ogglies: 24 days of surprises, chaos and a lot of fun
O Toady Night: Christmas is coming to Smelliville! The town is looking for volunteers for a "living nativity" but the Ogglies mishear "living cavity" and are eager to join in. Christmas chaos is inevitable! In the end, though, it turns into a heartwarming celebration – Oggly style, of course.
| 8 +
Oggly-Baby has it pretty good. All day long it can munch on pans and sun hats, roll around in the mud and play with the mice. And it gets so enormously thirsty that Oggly-Mum hands it one bottle after another. Sometimes it feels sad too – for example when it has hurt itself. But then the mice come by and give it a big mousey kiss – and everything is all right again!
A funny, messy, muddy board book all about being wonderfully Oggly - complete with a goodnight song!
| 24 months +
- The Ogglies from Smelliville: A funny non-fiction picture book about the popular children’s heroes by successful author Erhard Dietl for children aged 7 and up.
- Everything about the Ogglies: This book for beginning readers is full of funny information about the life of the stink-strong family.
- Oggly reading fun: The simple texts and cheerful Oggly illustrations by Erhard Dietl make learning to read a toad-like delight.
- Learning to read with children: The Ogglies book is a great gift for 7-year-olds who want to learn everything about the cheeky little green ones while practising reading.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Ogglies – funny, fact-packed and perfect for practising reading!
Who are these Ogglies, anyway? Where and how do they live? What do they eat? Where have they already been, and who are they related to? With this funny non-fiction book, children learn everything about the little green ones from Smelliville—and enjoy practising reading at the same time.
| 7 +
Ogglies, dragons and birthday chaos: a hilarious picture-book celebration for little Oggly and dragon fans aged 4 and up!
- A birthday party with unmistakable Oggly humour: when Firebottom seems unusually sad, the Ogglies decide that the perfect remedy is a gloriously chaotic celebration on their rubbish heap.
- Dragons galore: Red Rochus, Blue Blasius and the Chinese dragon girl Leek-Fang join Firebottom for a lively adventure with strong appeal for young dragon fans.
- A proven favourite for shared reading: Erhard Dietl’s lovable Oggly family has been entertaining children for over 30 years, and this fourth picture-book adventure is aimed at ages 4 and up.
Whatever is wrong with Firebottom? The Ogglies’ beloved dragon is feeling terribly sad, and his friends are determined to cheer him up. Their solution is perfectly Oggly: a huge birthday party with all of Firebottom’s dragon friends. Soon Red Rochus, Blue Blasius and the Chinese dragon girl Leek-Fang arrive to join the fun, and the Ogglies celebrate until the whole rubbish heap shakes. Funny, lively and packed with the wonderfully unconventional humour that has made Erhard Dietl’s characters popular with children for over 30 years, this fourth Oggly picture-book adventure brings together two irresistible ingredients: Ogglies and dragons.
| 3 +
Birthday fun meets gloriously grotty Oggly chaos: a funny, warm-hearted picture-book adventure for ages 4 and up and a perfect addition to the popular series
- Birthday chaos the Oggly way: A brilliantly comic clash between the Blue Oggly’s love of order and his relatives’ gloriously messy life on the rubbish tip.
- Warm-hearted beneath the muck: The story playfully celebrates family togetherness and tolerance, showing how differences can enrich family life.
- Made for shared laughter: Erhard Dietl’s humorous storytelling and lively illustrations make this an accessible read-aloud adventure for children aged 4 and up.
There’s post for the Oggly family: the Blue Oggly is coming to celebrate his birthday with his relatives on the rubbish tip. And he’ll be arriving that very afternoon! There’s just one problem: the Blue Oggly loves nothing more than order, which makes him rather different from the rest of the family. Determined to give him a birthday to remember, the Ogglies spring into action and prepare a suitably grotty party. But can their chaotic celebrations possibly please their rather particular guest? With Erhard Dietl’s trademark humour and lively illustrations, this cheerful birthday story combines the anarchic appeal of the Ogglies with an affectionate message about family, tolerance and embracing differences.
| 4 +
Space, STEM and Oggly-style chaos: a funny and accessible galactic adventure for newly independent readers aged 7 and up!
- The Ogglies blast off into space: Erhard Dietl sends the much-loved characters from Smelliville on a galactic adventure past the moon and towards the other planets in our solar system.
- Humour meets STEM: The entertaining story combines classic Oggly comedy with fascinating facts about space and space travel, encouraging young readers to discover science as they read.
- Ideal for newly independent readers: Designed for ages 7 and up, this accessible adventure combines an exciting storyline with Erhard Dietl’s humorous Oggly illustrations to make reading fun.
Watching the starry sky from their rubbish dump, the Ogglies have a brilliant idea: they want to travel into space! Unfortunately, the rocket built by OgglyFather explodes before it even takes off. Luckily, Professor Fizzywine has just what they need. Aboard Professor Fizzywine’s spaceship, OgglyGrandpa and the Oggly children set off on an extraordinary journey, travelling past the moon and onwards to the other planets in our solar system. But when the rocket suddenly breaks down, their galactic adventure takes a dramatic turn. Will the Ogglies make it back to Smelliville in time for their gnarly supper? Combining an entertaining Oggly story with age-appropriate facts about space and space travel, Erhard Dietl turns an exciting journey through the solar system into an engaging first-reading experience with plenty of humour and STEM appeal.
| 7 +
Magic, mystery and Oggly mayhem collide in a hilarious, action-packed adventure for ages 8 and up!
- Circus magic meets unmistakable Oggly chaos: a sinister magician hypnotises Oggly-Grandma, threatens the rubbish tip and lands the whole family in their latest action-packed adventure.
- A mystery adds extra momentum: with the help of the ingenious Professor Bubbly, the Ogglies uncover a connection between the magician, an unsolved art theft and hidden loot somewhere in Smelliville.
- A new adventure from bestselling author Erhard Dietl: humour, magic, teamwork and family combine in a fast-moving story for ages 8 and up, accompanied by colourful illustrations by the author.
The circus has come to Smelliville, and the Ogglies are delighted. But the fun takes a sinister turn when a mysterious magician hypnotises Oggly-Grandma and transforms her into his assistant, complete with a fancy lace costume. Worse still, he wants to have the Ogglies’ beloved rubbish tip cleared away. Naturally, the Ogglies are not going to let anyone take their home or their granny without a fight. With Professor Bubbly’s help, they discover that the magician may be connected to an unsolved art theft, with the missing loot supposedly buried somewhere in Smelliville. Now it is red alert for the Ogglies in a turbulent adventure packed with magic, mystery, family teamwork and Erhard Dietl’s distinctive humour.
| 6 +
A much-loved children’s series tackles homesickness with warmth and trademark humour: a funny, reassuring picture-book adventure for ages 4 and up!
- A relatable emotional theme: Flye’s longing for home helps young children understand that homesickness is perfectly normal and can be eased by friendship, affection and support.
- A new friend for the Ogglies: The high-spirited little dragon Flye joins the colourful world of Smelliville, bringing fresh energy to the Ogglies’ mischievous adventures.
- From bestselling author Erhard Dietl: A new picture-book story in the popular Ogglies series, combining the author’s characteristic humour with themes of friendship and belonging.
The Ogglies have a very special visitor: Flye, a cheeky little dragon from a coral island in the South Seas, has come to spend his holidays in Smelliville. At first, the adventurous guest has a wonderful time with his new friends. But before long, he begins to miss home.
The Ogglies do everything they can to cheer Flye up, but sometimes there really is only one cure for homesickness. Firebottom steps in to take their little visitor home, leaving everyone hoping he will soon return. With plenty of Ogglies humour and an affectionate look at a feeling many young children experience, bestselling author Erhard Dietl turns homesickness into a reassuring story about friendship, belonging and being there for one another.
| 4 +
Fiery fantasy meets wonderfully grubby Oggly humour in an accessible new adventure for ages 6 and up!
- Dragons meet the Ogglies: a high-interest fantasy theme combines with the anarchic humour and lovable characters that make the Ogglies such enduring children’s favourites.
- Highly accessible reading for ages 6 and up: the manageable scope makes this lively adventure equally appealing for reading aloud, independent reading and children taking their first steps as readers.
- A strong addition to an established adventure series: following The Ogglies in the Land of Mammoths, The Ogglies in the Land of Dinosaurs and The Ogglies in the Land of Giant Squid, this new mission takes the Ogglies into the exciting land of dragons.
Something is seriously wrong with the dragons. On a remote coral island, Helene, a friend of Professor Fizzywine, studies the creatures in a hidden mine. But when two of her protégés begin causing trouble, she calls the professor for help, and Fizzywine and the Oggly children race to the island in their time machine. Little Albert has barricaded himself inside Helene’s laboratory, while the suddenly furious Drago refuses to let anyone near it. What has happened to the dragons, and can the visitors from Smelliville solve the mystery? This tricky, fiery mission delivers the funny, affectionate spirit of the popular Ogglies adventures alongside a particularly appealing dragon theme. With its accessible storytelling, it is ideally suited to both read-aloud sessions and children beginning to read independently.
The Ogglies, dragons and playful maths combine in a hilariously accessible literacy-and-numeracy adventure for children from their first year at school!
- A big-name character makes maths instantly inviting: the much-loved Ogglies bring their trademark outrageous humour to literacy and numeracy practice.
- ‘Word + number = brilliant!’: this innovative, child-friendly concept combines learning to read with simple arithmetic puzzles, turning both skills into part of the fun.
- Dragons add extra appeal: Firebottom’s birthday celebration, a flying race and ogglified fireworks provide a lively setting for the second Ogglies adventure in the Rechenstarter series.
How much mess can four dragons make with four dirty paws each? Holy stink-sock, there aren’t enough fingers to count on! It’s Firebottom’s birthday, and the Ogglies are throwing him a suitably ogglified party. His dragon friends are invited, a flying race is on the programme and, of course, there will be some very special fireworks. As children soar through the skies with Firebottom and his friends, they practise reading and tackle simple arithmetic challenges at the same time. The second Ogglies title in the ‘Word + number = brilliant!’ Rechenstarter series combines familiar characters and the ever-popular dragon theme with an innovative approach to early literacy and numeracy. Extra-accessible text and plenty of illustrations make the story inviting for beginning readers, while entertaining maths puzzles keep the learning firmly embedded in the adventure.
| 6 +
Mucky, mischievous and wonderfully absurd: eight laugh-out-loud family adventures with the much-loved Ogglies for ages 6 and up
- Eight stories, one gloriously messy family: These short adventures capture the Ogglies’ chaotic family life, their love of rubbish and their unmistakably revolting sense of humour.
- Made for reading aloud: Eight entertaining stories in just the right length for shared reading, while the accessible storytelling and colourful illustrations also support independent readers aged 6 and up.
- A proven favourite with huge reach: With more than 8 million copies sold, the Ogglies offer international publishers an established children’s brand, while some of these stories are appearing in book form for the first time.
Digging a thousand-metre hole sounds like excellent fun to the Oggly children, especially when there are dirty stones to nibble along the way. But when they unearth a mysterious chest, their digging adventure takes an unexpected turn. And that is only the beginning of the Oggly family’s wonderfully chaotic exploits. A trip to the seaside brings more quintessential Oggly fun: the children feast on tasty sand, the parents admire the rubbish-strewn beach, and a huge wave suddenly sweeps the Oggly baby out to sea. Luckily, Oggly Grandpa is ready to plunge into the water. Across eight lively short stories, Erhard Dietl brings the unconventional family life of the rubbish-loving Ogglies to the fore. With plenty of humour, colourful illustrations and an accessible length for reading aloud or independently, this collection offers an inviting introduction to the Ogglies for new readers as well as fresh adventures for their many existing fans.
| 6 +
Oggly bedtime chaos meets playful reading practice: a funny, highly accessible first-reading adventure for ages 7 and up
- Bedtime has never been this gloriously grubby: Oggly-Grandpa’s wildly inventive tales take young readers from the deep sea to outer space and across the ocean, with plenty of Oggly humour along the way.
- A playful route into independent reading: symbol pictures replace selected words, supporting text comprehension and giving beginning readers quick, motivating successes.
- Built around the much-loved Ogglies’ distinctive characters and wordplay, this highly accessible reading adventure combines humour, imagination and an irresistible bedtime theme.
It’s bedtime, but the Oggly children are still wide awake. Not even Oggly-Mummy’s lullaby can settle them down, so Oggly-Grandpa starts spinning one of his wonderfully toady yarns. Soon he is recalling his most extraordinary adventures: diving in the deep sea, travelling through space as an astronaut and sailing the high seas. Then comes the tale of his legendary long-sleeper record, a challenge the Oggly children simply have to beat. The familiar Oggly humour is paired with an accessible approach to early reading: small symbol pictures replace selected words, helping children understand the text and experience success as they learn letters and words. Funny, imaginative and inviting, Oggly-Grandpa’s bedtime storytelling turns reading practice into an adventure of its own.
| 7 +
- Stinky math and reading fun with the Olchis.
- A toad-tastic story for girls and boys aged 7 and up.
- With little activities, mini-games and funny illustrations.
Farting fishbones! How am I ever going to find the smelly old secret numbers which will help me to crack the mathematical code at the end of the book? Quite easily: join the Ogglies in their hilarious football adventure, and solve all the Oggly number puzzles. A book for children aged 7+, guaranteed to provide endless literacy and numeracy fun. With fab mini games and exciting conundrums based around the Ogglies and the ever-popular football topic.
Wild adventures before lights out: a hilarious Oggly goodnight book for ages 4 and up that makes bedtime anything but boring!
- Bedtime, Oggly-style: when the young Ogglies simply refuse to sleep, Oggly-Grandpa steps in with some wonderfully outrageous tales from his adventurous past.
- From the deep sea to outer space: Oggly-Grandpa’s stories of life as a diver, astronaut and sailor turn bedtime into a funny journey that fires young imaginations.
- A fresh twist on the classic goodnight story: Erhard Dietl combines the much-loved Oggly humour with colourful illustrations and a cosy read-aloud setting for ages 4 and up.
It’s evening in Smelliville, and while the grown-up Ogglies are longing for some peace and quiet, the Oggly children are still wide awake. Not even Oggly-Mummy’s lullaby can persuade them to settle down. Luckily, Oggly-Grandpa knows exactly what to do. He begins telling tales from the old days, when he explored the deep sea as an Oggly diver, travelled through space as an Oggly astronaut and sailed the high seas. One adventure follows another until even the liveliest little Ogglies finally curl up on their mattresses and fall asleep. There is just one problem: now they are snoring so loudly that the grown-ups may soon wish they were awake again! A typically cheeky Oggly take on the goodnight story, packed with adventure, imagination and bedtime laughs.
| 4 +
A hilarious Oggly take on every child’s dream of having a pet, packed with dragons, chaos and colourful fun for ages 4 and up!
- A pet story with unmistakable Oggly humour: finding a huge green egg on the rubbish dump gives the familiar theme of wanting a pet a wonderfully unconventional twist.
- Funny, exciting and meaningful: looking after an ailing flying dragon introduces the idea of responsibility for a pet in a playful, child-friendly way.
- Made for shared reading: simple storytelling, colourful illustrations and plenty of Oggly chaos create an engaging read-aloud experience for children and families.
Slimy stinky stock! The Oggly children discover a huge green egg on their beloved rubbish dump, and they cannot believe their eyes when a flying dragon hatches from it. Of course, they decide to keep their unusual new pet. But when the dragon falls ill, the whole Oggly family does everything they can to help. Nothing seems to work, until a gloriously mucky discovery reveals exactly what their new companion needs. And after he sets Grandma Oggly’s chair on fire, there can only be one name for him: Firebottom! Full of characteristic Oggly humour, imaginative mishaps and colourful illustrations, this funny read-aloud adventure puts a delightfully messy spin on the familiar theme of children wanting a pet, while playfully exploring the responsibility that comes with caring for one.
| 4 +
Oh, stinky socks! The annoying Blue Oggly is going to turn 500 years old. Obviously he invites all the Ogglies to his birthday farty. Oggly Dad, Oggly Mum, Oggly Granny and Oggly Grandpa immediately accept. However, the Oggly children can think of nothing more stinkingly boring, and choose to stay at home on the rubbish tip. No sooner have the adults departed than they do something strictly forbidden: they start to tidy up! It’s great fun for them - and for young Oggly fans, too. With pictures instead of individual words to make reading easier for them.
- First Oggly early reader, with pictures instead of individual words.
- Learning to read is fun with the Ogglies.
- 7.7 million Oggly products sold to date.
Mammoths, time travel and unmistakable Oggly humour combine in a hilarious Stone Age adventure for ages 6 and up!
- Stone Age adventure with a proven favourite: the Ogglies travel 100,000 years into the past with Professor Fizzywine, bringing their irreverent humour to mammoths, prehistoric hunters and the icy Siberian steppe.
- An irresistible new animal friend: after rescuing a young mammoth, the Oggly children bring him home to Smelliville, where caring for a prehistoric pet proves considerably more complicated, and funnier, than expected.
- A major children’s-book brand: the Ogglies are Germany’s most popular children’s-book family, with 7.7 million products sold, giving this new time-travel adventure strong recognition for readers aged 6 and up.
Muffelfurzteufel! Is that really a mammoth snuggling up to the counter in an ice-cream parlour? It certainly is, and naturally the Oggli children have something to do with it. Together with Professor Fizzywine, they have travelled 100,000 years into the past and rescued a young mammoth from prehistoric hunters. Thanks to the professor’s time machine, their shaggy new friend ends up back in Smelliville, where he soon makes himself at home with the Ogglies. Professor Fizzywine has long dreamed of owning a jumper made from genuine mammoth hair, but the Oggly children quickly become attached to their prehistoric companion. And keeping a woolly mammoth in the present day brings some very unexpected challenges, from trips to the dog park to seeking out the coolest spots in town. With the Ogglies’ anarchic humour at its heart, this time-travel adventure turns children’s fascination with the Stone Age into a funny and fast-moving story about one very unusual new pet.
| 5 +
Out-of-this-world Oggly fun: a hilarious space adventure packed with fascinating facts for ages 4 and up!
- Space exploration, Oggly-style: Erhard Dietl combines the Ogglies’ trademark humour with an exciting journey through our solar system, from the moon to the distant planets.
- Adventure meets fascinating facts: The story introduces children to exciting facts about outer space in an entertaining, age-appropriate way, making it ideal for curious young explorers.
- A proven hit series ventures into new territory: With millions of Oggly products sold, this space adventure takes the popular green characters beyond their familiar rubbish tip and into a spectacular new setting.
Looking up at the night sky from their rubbish tip in Smelliville, the Ogglies have a brilliant idea: they want to travel into outer space! Unfortunately, Oggly Papa’s home-made rocket explodes before it has even left the ground. Luckily, Professor Brausewein can help. Oggly Grandpa and the Oggly children board his special spaceship and embark on an extraordinary journey through our solar system. Their route takes them past the moon and onwards to the other planets, but one important question remains: will they make it back to Smelliville in time for their gnarly supper? Combining a funny Oggly adventure with exciting facts about outer space, Erhard Dietl makes discovering the solar system accessible and entertaining for children aged 4 and up. Background photos from the planetarium show of the same name add another dimension to this humorous journey into space.
| 4 +
Big-screen Ogglies fun for ages 8 and up: a funny, action-packed film tie-in combining their trademark love of rubbish with friendship, courage and environmental themes
- A big-screen adventure for a hugely popular children’s-book family: This film tie-in brings the Ogglies’ gloriously grubby world to readers aged 8 and up, with plenty of images from the movie.
- Laugh-out-loud fun with timely themes: Rubbish-loving characters and an outrageous rubbish-tip setting combine comedy with accessible themes of waste reduction, resourcefulness and acceptance.
- A strong, established fan base: With more than 7.4 million Ogglies books and products sold, the title builds on proven popularity while friendship, courage and a lively adventure broaden its appeal.
The wonderfully grubby Ogglies have found a place that feels just like home: the rubbish tip in the little town of Smelliville. While the locals see an eyesore that drives away tourists, the Ogglies see paradise and happily gobble up the rubbish. But their new home is under threat. The Mayor and building contractor Hammer have other plans for the site, and when the diggers move in, the Ogglies must fight for their smelly sanctuary. Luckily, they are not alone: 11-year-old Max and Lotta join their new friends, while Max and Professor Sodawine have also been working on an ingenious machine that could help solve Smelliville’s rubbish problem. Based on the cinema film, this humorous adventure combines the Ogglies’ anarchic charm with friendship, courage and questions about rubbish, resources and the value of things that others simply throw away.
| 8 +
Ogglies, dinosaurs and time travel make a winning combination in this funny, action-packed reading adventure for ages 8 and up
- Two perennial favourites in one irresistible adventure: Erhard Dietl’s much-loved Ogglies meet dinosaurs in a funny time-travel story packed with prehistoric danger and trademark Oggly humour.
- A strong hook for developing readers: created for ages 8 and up and the third reading level, the accessible sentence structure combines an increasingly advanced text level with humour, suspense and fascinating glimpses of prehistoric life.
- A proven world with impressive sales: the original book edition has sold more than 40,000 copies, while 7.4 million Oggly products have been sold in total.
ooh, what a pong: stinking prehistoric farts! Professor Fizzywine's time machine has catapulted the Ogglies straight back to the age of the dinosaurs. There they meet a little dinosaur who has lost his mum, and of course the Ogglies are determined to help. But prehistoric life is anything but safe. Scary creatures are pursuing the little dinosaur, and a voracious pterodactyl has its eye on him too. The Ogglies must get their new friend to safety before Professor Fizzywine transports them back to Smelliville. With Erhard Dietl’s unmistakable humour, plenty of suspense and entertaining insights into prehistoric times, this accessible adventure brings together the hugely popular Ogglies and the enduring appeal of dinosaurs in a motivating read for children developing their reading skills.
| 8 +
A grumpy-funny story collection for children aged 6 and up
Green, cheeky and incomparably funny – the Ogglies live on their rubbish heap in Smelliville and experience the craziest adventures. In “The Ogglies. Oh, how beautiful Smelliville is” five of the most popular stories await little bookworms. Whether at school, playing football or on a spooky pirate hunt – the Ogglies always provide fun and excitement!
What makes this book so special?
- Five stories in one volume: A varied mix of school, adventure and friendship.
- Ideal for beginning readers: Large print, simple language and many colorful illustrations make the book perfect for reading by themselves and aloud.
- Funny and exciting: The Olchis keep children on tenterhooks with their chaotic nature and make them laugh.
A must-have for Oggly fans:
This book combines fun, excitement and the unique Oggly world – perfect for children who love adventures and want to master getting started with reading in a playful way.
The ideal gift for little readers aged 6 and up:
Whether at home, at school or on the go – “The Ogglies. Oh, how beautiful Smelliville is” guarantees grumpy-funny reading hours for the whole family.
In this story collection by Erhard Dietl, five of the most popular Oggly adventures are combined for reading by themselves and aloud:
- The Ogglies fly to school
- The Ogglies and the Black Pirate
- The Ogglies and the Ghost of the Blue Mountains
- The Ogglies become football champions
- The Ogglies move house
A hilarious birthday tour of Europe packed with Oggly chaos and interactive fun for young adventure fans aged 5 and up!
- A gloriously grotty European adventure: The Ogglies set off on Firechair in search of the perfect place for Grandpa Oggly’s birthday, causing comic chaos in Paris, Scotland and Pisa along the way.
- Story meets hands-on fun: Puzzles and craft ideas extend the adventure beyond the narrative and give young readers plenty of opportunities to join in.
- An anniversary celebration for a popular series: Created for the Ogglies’ 30th anniversary, this lively birthday adventure offers familiar anarchic humour for existing fans and an inviting introduction for newcomers.
Grandpa Oggly’s birthday calls for somewhere suitably grotty to celebrate, so the Ogglies climb aboard their dragon Firechair and set off across Europe to find the perfect place. Their journey takes them to Paris, Scotland and Pisa, with plenty of turbulent adventures and characteristically Oggly-style chaos along the way. Marking the Ogglies’ 30th anniversary, this playful adventure combines the series’ offbeat humour with an interactive section featuring puzzles and craft ideas. An entertaining mix of travel, birthday fun and participation that gives young readers even more ways to enjoy the wonderfully messy world of the Ogglies.
| 5 +
Time travel meets medieval mayhem: an exciting and irresistibly funny Ogglies adventure for emerging readers aged 6 and up!
- The Ogglies meet knights and castles: A comic time-travel adventure transports the much-loved rubbish-loving family 800 years into the past for a lively encounter with the Middle Ages.
- Adventure and humour for emerging readers: Large print, short chapters and colourful illustrations support accessible independent reading, while the rescue mission delivers plenty of action and laughs.
- A strong hook for ages 6 and up: Time travel, medieval adventure and the Ogglies’ irreverent humour make an appealing combination for young readers fascinated by knights and castles.
How impolite! Oggly Grandma has just remembered that she never thanked the Herb Lady who gave her a love amulet some 800 years ago, helping her win Oggly Grandpa’s heart. There is only one thing for it: together with the two Oggly children, she climbs into Brausewein’s time machine and travels back to the Middle Ages. But thanking the Herb Lady is only the beginning. The evil knight Gregor has imprisoned young Gunhilde in his castle and wants to force her to marry him instead of the cobbler’s apprentice she loves. The Ogglies think that is stinker-sock unfair and set out to rescue her from the tower. With knights, castles, time-travel excitement and plenty of characteristically mucky Oggly humour, this fast-moving adventure turns a trip into the past into an entertaining reading experience for children aged 6 and up.
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