Andy Griffiths
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Description
Andrew Noel Griffiths (born 3 September 1961) is an Australian children's and comedy writer. He was educated at Yarra Valley Grammar School. He is most notable for his Just! series, which was adapted into an animated television series called What's with Andy?, his novel The Day My Bum Went Psycho, which was also adapted into a television series,and the Treehouse series, which has been adapted into several stage plays.Previously a vocalist with alternative rock bands Gothic Farmyardand Ivory Coast,in 1992 he turned to writing. He is well known for working with Terry Denton.
Books
La révolte des robots
Henri Tournelle adore raconter des histoires. Et les sources d'inspiration ne manquent pas dans la classe de cinquième année de l'école Sudest de Nordouest de Centreville! En effet, les journées sont riches en enseignements et en aventures de tous genres avec monsieur Desméninges, ce professeur hors du commun qui n'hésite pas à remplacer les mathématiques par des tours de magie ou à se suspendre aux poutres du plafond pour expliquer comment dorment les chauves-souris! Sous ce titre : Henri et ses compagnons sont médusés devant Roberta Boulon, cette nouvelle élève de la classe à la pensée très articulée qui n'apprécie pas les blagues, qui semble avoir entièrement mémorisé le manuel des règlements de l'école, qui n'hésite pas à prendre des araignées dans ses mains et qui semble avoir un talent fou pour l'écriture et le dessin. Lorsqu'Henri découvre le journal intime dans lequel la fillette avoue être un robot envoyé sur Terre pour éliminer les hommes et les remplacer par des androïdes, c'est la panique! Les élèves décident d'unir leurs forces pour découvrir la véritable nature de l'intruse ... Jeux de mots, gags récurrents et quiproquos loufoques tissent la trame simple et amusante de ce roman de détente narré à la première personne d'un ton vif et pétillant. Un récit sans prétention, qui a le mérite de dresser un portrait invitant de l'école et d'inciter à la lecture les plus récalcitrants. [SDM].
Just wacky!
" ... [Andy's] crazy adventures and zany ideas are driving everyone nuts. If you're not completely loony already, you will be after reading this book ..."--Cover back. Do you bounce so high on your bed that you hit your head on the ceiling? Do you ever look in the mirror and see a wild-eyed lunatic staring back at you? Do you often waste your time taking crazy tests like this one? If you're not completely crazy yet, you will be by the time you finish this book. Written by Andy Griffiths and starring...Andy Griffiths. This madcap collection of outrageous adventures and outlandish illustrations may drive you over the edge of sanity--but it will be worth it!
Just joking!
From Amazon: Introducing a new series from the demented genius who brought you THE DAY MY BUTT WENT PSYCHO. Finally, the series that made Andy Griffiths an Australian publishing phenomenon is coming to America! Before he introduced the world to butts gone berserk, Andy Griffiths unleashed the JUST books: outlandish collections of silly stories that turned him into a bestselling sensation. Now Andy brings his insane brand of humor to this side of the Pacific -- and American readers won't believe what they've been missing! Ever skipped out on school by pretending you're dead? Ever convinced a friend that they're invisible? Ever been stuck in a gorilla suit and nearly put in a zoo? Andy has. In JUST KIDDING, join this joker as he attempts some of the best -- and worst -- practical jokes in history!
La fièvre du trésor
Fifth-grader Henry McThrottle uncovers clues that lead him to believe there is a lost treasure buried under his school, and he soon has the entire school hunting for it and hoping to unearth a fortune.
Ed and Ted and Ted's dog Fred
Ed, Ted's friend, does not get along well with Ted's dog, Fred, and when Fred bites Ed's head, trouble is spread.
Robot riot!
"Robots are running amok in Northwest Southeast Central school! It all started as a harmless science experiment meant to prove whether or not the new girl in school is in fact a... robot. But now a robot of a different kind is chewing up the hallways and causing schoolwide panic. What are the students at Northwest Southeast Central going to do?"--Back cover.