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The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters
The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters
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Description
The ultimate boy-friendly read! A brand-new diary-format series documenting the howl-somely funny injustices of Arthur Guppy whose best intentions always lead to the detention room.
Arthur Guppy is in detention. The school axolotls have been kidnapped and Arthur is the prime suspect. But how did Arthur's best friend, Carlos Chickens, and an unusual assortment of their classmates end up in there with him? Arthur is about to tell you… and you may also learn:
* WHY you shouldn't glue nits to your face
* HOW to do a standing up wee without pulling your trousers down
* And MUCH more!
Jam-packed with 400+ black and white illustrations by the multi-talented Dominic Trevett, this is a book full of laughter, warmth and chaos, destined to be a classroom favourite.
Product details
| Published | 27 Aug 2026 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9781037202230 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Absolutely hilarious! Kids are going to ADORE Detention Diaries. Me and my sons are BIG Sam Copeland fans.
Katie Kirby, author of Lottie Brooks
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Rib -achingly funny and brilliantly naughty
Phil Earl, author of Finn's Epic Fails
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Copeland delivers another comic triumph packed with his trademark warmth and chaos. One of the funniest books of this year – it is destined to be a classroom favourite.
Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
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So funny I accidentally punched myself in the face.
Huw Aaron, author of Unfairies
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'Hilarious, brilliant, disgusting. I started laughing on the first page - Sam Copeland is truly one of our funniest writers.'
Katya Balen, author of The Thames and Tide Club
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A very funny book!
Sheena Dempsey, author of the Pablo and Splash series
























