Tim Collins

Diary Of Dorkius Maximus

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 07/02/2013

ISBN: 9781780550275

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Fiction

Category: Fiction

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 192 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

Dorkius Maximus is a young boy growing up in ancient Rome. This hilarious diary recounts his exploits as, desperate to become a great Roman hero, Dorkius enlists the help of his father's friend, Stoutus, to teach him the noble art of fighting. But heroism doesn't come naturally to Dorkius. Plus, his dad doesn't listen to him, his friends pick on him, and his mum is more interested in her sacred chickens. Dorkius knows there's a mighty warrior inside him, just waiting to get out ... isn't there? Humorously illustrated by Andrew Pinder, this book will delight any child who would like to get a taste of life as an ancient geek.

Reviews:

Get ready to laugh out loud!

National Geographic Kids

With great comic illustrations and a helpful Roman words glossary, this is a great addition to the Wimpy Kid genre

tBk magazine

This book has it all, history, humour, adventure and excitement, gore and gruesomeness... a delight for avid readers and a book that honestly stands out for excellence

The Bookbag

A great read, with the amusing illustrations helping to keep the interest alive. A fascinating insight into growing up in Ancient Rome too

Parents in Touch

Sales points:

  • From the publishers of the hugely successful Diary of a Wimpy Vampire series (over 85,500 copies sold) comes a book that is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what life was really like in ancient Rome

  • This hilarious diary recounts the exploits of Dorkius Maximus on his quest to become a great Roman hero ... whilst dealing with a dad who doesn't listen to him, friends who pick on him, and a mum who is more interested in her sacred chickens. Dorkius knows there's a mighty warrior inside him, just waiting to get out ... isn't there?

  • Humorously illustrated by Andrew Pinder, this book will delight any child who would like to get a taste of life as an ancient geek

About the Author:

Tim Collins

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.

About the Illustrator:

Andrew Pinder

Andrew Pinder lives in Mallorca and works as an illustrator, painter and muralist. He has had numerous one-man exhibitions in Mallorca and has work in various public and private collections. He has illustrated many children's books, in Catalan, Spanish and English. For Buster Books, Andrew has illustrated the Dorkius Maximus books and the 'Laugh-a-lot' joke book series, which has sold over 600,000 copies in the UK, as well as Dinosaur Doodles and other titles in Buster Books' bestselling Doodle series.

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