Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Huge Beast : Book 2

What it is: A brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel packed with adventure, silliness and plenty of unexpected surprises. Join Shirley as she tumbles into the mysterious Under-Underworld, where she's crowned queen and sets off on an epic mission with her banana-skin royalist friend Peels to rescue George and face the fearsome Huge Beast. It’s a great choice for confident younger readers 7–10 years, who enjoy graphic novels, funny adventures and lots of visual storytelling.

Why we love it: We love books that make children laugh out loud, and Shirley's adventures are wonderfully bonkers from start to finish. The combination of hilarious illustrations, quirky characters and a big-hearted adventure makes this a brilliant choice for reluctant readers or children who love a story with a little more silliness. It's imaginative, unexpected and guaranteed to keep young readers turning the pages.