Sleepover Takeover

Winner of the InspiREAD Longer Novel Award 2023For Otis, this was a sleepover to remember - if only hecould!When dorky, unpopular 11-yr-old Otis wakes up in the morning ata sleepover birthday party, he's in for a shock. At themarquee where the sleepover took place, it's a scene of carnageand mayhem: there's a donkey drinking at the chocolate fountain,a huge inflatable helium sausage looms above, doves everywhere,one of the kids has a tattoo, and there's a suitcase of bratwurston the floor! But what's weirdest of all, neither Otisnor the other kids can remember what happened!The party was in the back garden of popular kid Rocco Rococo'shuge house, and Otis was only there because his mum forced an invitation.Otis realizes that makes him Prime Suspect for causingthe mess, and he needs to clear his name.Meanwhile, Rocco just needs to keep his parents from finding out!So while everyone else makes a befuddled exit, Otis and Roccoreluctantly team up to hide the evidence. They decide to retracetheir steps in the hope of solving the mystery... Simon James Green is an award-winning author of funny books forkids. His previous book, Life of Riley: Beginner's Luckwas shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book AwardContains hilarious illustrations throughout by Aleksei BitskoffA funny madcap mystery adventure perfect for fans of Danny Wallace'sTHE DAY THE SCREENS WENT BLANK or Charlie Higson's WORST.HOLIDAY. EVER.