A heartwarming, tippy-tumbling story of a little boy with the weight of the world on his shoulders, Misery Guts is a sharp and dazzling foray into the heart of one downtrodden family and their infinite search for the good life. Totally compelling, deliciously funny and yet occasionally poignant to the point of despair, Misery Guts is a little treasure that is certain to win the highly acclaimed and perpetually talented Morris Gleitzman a hoard of new fans. --Susan Harrison