{"product_id":"9781250078094","title":"Moone Boy: The Blunder Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to the world of Martin Moone and his not-so-vast imagination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He's desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend—or \"IF\" for short—he decides to give it a go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou's loopiness and decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky. Enter Sean \"Caution\" Murphy, an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness and a head full of dodgy jokes. Sean is full of tips and tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground, from dealing with his sisters' pranks to besting the bullying Bonner boys. But getting rid of Lou is not that easy, and having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoone Boy: The Blunder Years\u003c\/i\u003e by Chris O'Dowd and Nick V. Murphy is a funny illustrated middle-grade book, perfect for reluctant readers. The adventures of Martin Moone continue in book two, \u003ci\u003eMoone Boy: The Fish Detective\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wildly entertaining . . . Throughout, there are charming illustrations, as well as footnotes defining words of Irish and adolescent origin: craic (fun), gombeen (buffoon), and a gem I’ve put into rotation: shifting—Irish for French kissing.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Moone family also deserves special recognition for their realistic portrayal of sibling fights and teen angst. For fans of the absurd and hilarious, look no further than this goofy lovechild of \u003ci\u003eThe Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is based on the television show \u003ci\u003eMoone Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, which stars Chris O’Dowd and which won the 2013 International Emmy Award for Best Comedy. Part \u003ci\u003eWimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWalter Mitty\u003c\/i\u003e, and just this side of \u003ci\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/i\u003e, the book is likely to be as big a success as the show.” —\u003ci\u003eChildren’s Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142534086896,"sku":"9781250078094","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250078094_p0.jpg?v=1769891887","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250078094","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}