2018 Book Award Shortlist
They Didn’t Teach THIS in Worm School! by Simone Lia
About the Book:
Marcus is a worm. He likes the colour brown. He likes mud (because it’s brown). And he likes digging holes in the mud-brown earth. Strangely, he likes beat boxing, too. But when Marcus meets Laurence (a scruffy, fat bird who looks a lot like a chicken … and thinks he’s a flamingo!), he comes face to face with his worst fear. Will he get eaten for breakfast? It is a Very Bad Situation. Marcus has two choices: Survive, Or get slurped up like a piece of spaghetti. Mustering all his worm instincts, he finds himself striking up a conversation. It’s amazing how a simple “Good morning!” can end up saving your life… And so begins a tale of high adventure, wily tricks and unlikely friendship. Simone Lia has created a heartwarming comedy classic that will have readers wriggling with laughter.
Published by Walker Books
About the Author:
Award-winning comic artist Simone Lia began painting and drawing in her dad’s tool shed at the age of thirteen before going on to study at the University of Brighton and then the Royal College of Art. She has written comic strips for children and adults for
numerous publications including The Observer with “Things That I’ve Learnt”, “The Chip and Bean Quiz” in The Independent on Sunday and “Sausage and Carrots” in The DFC. She has also published graphic novels Fluffy and Please God, Find Me a Husband. Her work has been exhibited across Europe, including the Tate Britain. Simone lives and works in London.
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it is a very good book to read and to write about.
I like They Didn’t Teach This In Worm School because it is really funny and every page gets even more exciting and nerve-racking. This book has definitely been one of the best books that I have read so far!
What a nice book!
It is very exiting and I love the part where they go to “Kenya”.
I suggest this book to anyone who likes books with humour and silliness. A bit of funny stupidity is added to make a super story! They should read this book in school! It is definitely going to have my vote!
WOW! This is an amazing book
I love the book a lot I like the fact that they want to go to Africa
“Its a funny and great book we both agree”. “We like the mesage about don’t give up try try again.
This is a very funny book and we think that any children who like comedy should read this book. 7 – 11 would love this book.
An hilariously funny book with lots of fantastical pictures. It was absolutely thrilling to read and I loved it.I personally think that all ages should read it too.
This is a very funny book. I recommend this book to all ages from 6 to 13 years would really enjoy this.
we love it because we enjoy the bit when they go to “Kenya.”
we’re really enjoying Book fest because there is lots of fantastic books there. Also, we recommend the Matilda effect.
Have you read it yet? if so why don’t you leave a comment?
I personally think that worm school is the best book because it’s fun funny and adventurous. Worm school hooks you in and you can’t put the book down.
I really enjoyed it. It creates a picture in my head. IT’S SILLY AND FUNNY.
We thoroughly enjoyed this book lots of humor if you like dancing or beat boxing then this will be the perfect book for you.We recommend you read this amazing book.
I really enjoyed this book because it was funny but it was a bit unusual for a bird to be friendly with a worm. I recommend this book to children of all ages.
A very funny book, I am enjoying it.
Really funny but not that the worm dancing but Laurence the bird is really funny. I recommend it for all ages from the age that you can read from to as old as possible.
it’s a really funny book for children
I really like worm school it’s a fantastic book I don’t think i have ever read something like it (in a good way).So I think even though it’s an easy book to read its the best book.
I really like worm school it’s a fantastic book I don’t think Ii have ever read something like it (in a good way).So I think even though it’s an easy book to read its the best book.Its about a worm and a ‘chicken’ go on an adventure and they want to travel to Africa.
I think Worm School is an incredibly funny book. It is a book for everyone as most abilities can read it because it is quite easy to read. I would definitely recommend it!
dear simone lia your imagination must be boosting people reading this comment DEFINITELY recommend!
This book is a very funny book to read and I think it is going to win
I love worm school i am struggling to take my nose out of the book. you have completely addicted me to the book. As i am still reading the book i find it really interesting and, when Marcus needs Laurence he was there, like a proper friend would and he didn’t leave him. The book hooked me in straight away because of the beginning of it because of the trail it made me read it.
I really enjoyed worm school its very fun-filled and will definitely make anyone laugh! Well done Simone Lia !!!!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I really enjoyed this book because it never got boring and it was really easy to understand especially with the pictures. IT WAS SO FUNNY. My favourite part was when Marcus and Laurence went to (Paris)a field with pylons and meet the mole,crow and squirrel. Since I suffer with dyslexia, which sometimes it make reading really hard. this book made me really enjoyed reading which I haven’t done in a long time so please bring a new one out soon. I rate this book 10/10|I
Reading this book made me feel really happy. At the beginning it made me laugh when Marcus said how much he liked brown.
Secondly, I really liked how Laurence and Marcus made friends along the way. My favourites were the “French” worms (who weren’t actually French) because they had a great plan to help Marcus find Laurence.
I like this book. Because it’s funny, crazy and adventurous. i would recommend this book for anyone.9/10
I really enjoyed reading this book.I like its comedic side to the book and how a pigeon/chicken thinks he’s a flamingo. before I read this book i thought this book would be babyish but it isn’t. now i know not to judge a book by its cover.
I really enjoyed reading this book.I like its comedic side to the book and how a pigeon/chicken thinks he’s a flamingo. before I read this book i thought this book would be babyish but it isn’t. now i know not to judge a book by its cover
WOW what an AMAZING book!! A talking worm that befriends a talking pigeon- or is he a flamingo? This book inspired me (a person who didn’t really like reading) to start reading and to enjoy books and when I started, I found out that I like reading. I found this book funny how Laurence thought he was a flamingo and Marcus played along with it and didn’t say anything.Then further in the book Marcus sticks up for Laurence when they meet a group of flamingos that laugh at him when he says that he’s one of them. This book inspired me to read so i am sure it will for you to. I think that Simone Lia deserves a massive around of applause for being a great author and creating a fun, imaginitive book.
I really liked worm school. Eventhough, i havn’t finished i still like how much terrible situations the pair get out off with their intelligence. I loved the bit where Marcus and Laurence found the Eiffel tower.
I enjoyed reading ‘They didn’t teach this at worm school’ because it was wonderfully surreal. Part of the reason I enjoyed this book so much is the fact that there are so many jokes that are real misunderstandings among 4 and 5 year-old children. This is nice because I used to think that electricity pylons were Eiffel Towers! I recommend this books for readers with a lively sense of humour and enjoys simply funny stories.
I really enjoyed this book. I think it is great for people who aren’t very enthusiastic with reading and will make them turn the page with excitement. It is filled to the brim with humour and delusional chickens. My favourite bit is when Marcus and Laurence find ‘The Eiffel Tower’. I would recommend this book to all ages as it is simple enough for young children but interesting and funny enough for older children.
This book is AMAZING! The thrills,the jaw-dropping moments and the excitement made this book a pleasure to read. In addition to this, this book really inspires me not to give up straight away and to keep trying. Simone Lia really showed me that books can be just as action-packed as movies.
It was ok. It was a bit to easy for me but it is a good book. I recommend this book to anyone who finds it harder to read and want a laugh.
This book is almost my favourite book and i hope it comes second.WORM SHOOL RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its ok. for me its a little childish. the things i like was that laurance thought he was a flamingo and marcus – losing the map – decided to guess the way.
this book is fantastic for year 5ys and 6s.
I enjoyed this book because it was tempting to read more to see if the bird would eat the worm and it was funny.
I really liked ‘They didn’t teach this at worm school’ because the characters seemed real and I loved the description of Lawrence and Marcus. My favourite part of the book was when Lawrence and Marcus started beat boxing and the mole joined in. All in all, it was an amazing book. 12/10
It is an interesting and amusing book, my favourite part was when the bird met his “relatives” (flamingos) when actually his relatives are pigeons. I recommend this book to everyone. I can’t wait for the sequel!
A very interesting and amusing book, my favourite part is when they meet his “relatives” (flamingos), but actually his relatives are pigeons. I recommend this book to anyone; I can’t wait for the sequel!
“They Didn’t Teach This In Worm School!”, in my opinion, is tough comptition for the other books in the Bookfest competition. I coudn’t stop laughing! My favourite part was when Marcus and Laurence nearly ended up as worm and chicken soup! I advise this as a must read, this book is best for those who love laughing and love stories about friendship. I rate it 10/10
I really liked They didn’t teach this at worm school because the comedy in it is fabulous!When Marcus meets Laurence(who thinks he’s a flamingo but is actually a pigeon),their adventure begins.I recommend this book to ANYONE!!!
I thought they did’t teach this in worm school was a funny and happy book.I thought it could have been longer because I wanted to know if they stayed together for ever. I liked it when they thought they were in Kenya, but they were in a zoo. I thought it was different than other books because you never see a worm getting along with a bird.
They Didn’t Teach This In Worm School…
They didn’t teach this in Worm School is quite a kid-like book . Its quite funny because Laurence thinks hes a flamingo but he looks more like chicken, so he try’s to travel to lake Nakuru but on the way there they think they saw the Eiffel Tower but its just a power station ! If I was able to rate it I would give 8/10 stars.
They Didn’t Teach This in Worm School Review
This book is funny and adventurous. It is based on a fat chicken who thinks he’s a flamingo and, a worm called Marcus. Together they journey disastrously around what they think is Lake Nakuru in Kenya! They then realise they are only about 3 miles from home! Altogether, I think it is utterly hilarious and, though not particularly hard to read, is great fun.
If you like humour, nonsense and downright oddness (in a good way) in a book you will love They Didn’t Teach This in Worm School. It has a fat chicken who thinks he’s a flamingo, a worm and a lot of mashed potato! It is hilarious and, if I was to rate it, I would give it 10 out of 10.
I love this book because it is so unusual and adventurous; my favourite character is the worm. The book is so funny and I think it’s a book for everyone!
Altogether this book is amazing!!!!
They didn’t teach this at worm school
This hilarious story is about a worm called Marcus and a bird, who looks like a chicken, called Laurence. What’s strange about Laurence is that she thinks she is a flamingo! This unusual friendship goes on an adventure to Kenya- South Africa- or so they think. Along their crazy journey they join a beat-boxing group who try to sabotage their lives. One of the funniest parts was when Marcus and Laurence think that they are in Paris because of the pylons that look like the Eiffel Tower. But will they get to Kenya or will they end up in the middle of nowhere? If you want to find out read this fabulous book…
They didn’t teach this at worm school
Marcus is a worm, Laurence is a bird who looks like a chicken and thinks he’s a flamingo! Laurence has a dream of going to Lake Nakaru in Kenya to meet his “flamingo” relatives. When Laurence meets Marcus, things go wrong and Laurence wants to eat him for his breakfast however, Marcus doesn’t want to let that happen so they become friends. They try and get to Kenya with Marcus as the navigator but things go terribly wrong… Will they ever get back home?
“They didn’t teach this at worm school” is a joyful and humorous read and I think everyone will love it! It is easy read, it isn’t too long and there are funny pictures too.
I think They Didn’t Teach THIS In Worm School is a brilliant book about a small worm called Marcus and his chicken-like friend Laurence. Marcus and Laurence go on a journey to Kenya because Laurence thinks he’s a flamingo and wants to join his supposed kin. Together, meeting new friends along the way, a worm and a bird go on a heartfelt adventure to find home. My favourite part was when Marcus flew over a row of ‘Eiffel Towers’. I liked this book but I thought there were a bit too many pictures. I’d give 4.5/5 for this hilarious story. Well done Simone Lia!
They didn’t teach THIS at worm is a humorous and adventurous book about a small worm called Marcus and a large bird called Laurence. It is about Marcus trying not to end up on Laurence’s plate. They try to go on an adventure to Lake Nukuru in South Africa. It is a book about making friends and thinking outside of the box. I think it is a gripping book which will leave its readers squirming with laughter. It is a well written book with funny illustrations which help to make this book a great read.
I think this book is very funny and its about a tale of survival for a worm(called Marcus)who comes face to face with a scruffy looking bird called Laurence(who thinks he’s a flamingo!)They set off on a adventure to try and find Lake Nakuru, because that’s where Laurence thinks he belongs. Marcus had two choices, either to survive or to be eaten for breakfast.It’s not my favorite book, but I really liked reading it.I would recommend this book to anyone who likes humour and an adventure.
I like the book (They didn’t teach this in worm school) because it has lots of humour in it, like packing a toilet and thinking pylons are Eiffel towers! I like the fact that the bird(Laurence)and the worm(Marcus)were friends.This is a story of survival.The worm is brave and teaches the bird new things,because he had two options, either to survive or to be slurped up like a piece of spaghetti!
I enjoyed they didn’t teach this at worm school because i loved the humour and hilarious jokes. I think it has a catchy title which drew me in from the start. I was a little apprehensive when i first opened the book as i thought it was suited for younger pupils, but then i gave it a chance and found it a thriller-7/10.
The book ” They didn’t teach this at worm school” is the most hilarious and amusing book i have ever read. It is about a worm called Marcus and a chicken called Laurence they are best friends. I couldn’t stop laughing when i was reading this book i thought i was going to cry i was laughing that much. My favorite part was when Laurence thought he was a flamingo and when they thought some electric poles were the Eiffel Towers that was the most funnies part in the book. I would rate this book 5\5 stars.
It is a good book to read.I would recommend this book to everyone who likes having a laugh and reading an easy book.☺????????????????????????????????????????????????????!
‘They didn’t teach this in worm school’ is great! The bird (Laurence) and Marcus (the worm)(main character) are my favourite characters -there is basically only two!) I love that Laurence thinks he is a flamingo! This is so funny! I would recommend this book.
They didn’t teach this in worm school is a good book for people starting to read. It could be improved by putting more information in it . I would recommend it to people who like small adventure books and don’t like big long books. My favorite bit where Laurence thinks he is a flamingo and they have to go on long adventures.
i enjoyed this book but i think it is not my type. The reason i think this is because it could do with a little more humor,more exiting adventures and more characters.
loved the book so much
‘They didn’t teach that in worm school’ is a really funny book. The adventure Marcus (the worm) and Laurence (the chicken) go on is incredible. The friendship that bonds between the worm and chicken is amazing. The friendship that bonds between Marcus and Laurence was in the story all a long but the just had to find it.
I think this book started of a bit boring but when i read deeper into the book it got more interesting and i enjoyed it if you like humor this the book for you i guarantee this will be your type i would give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
too funny so good
too good
I loved the book so much i could recommend it to someone else because it is just too good and so funny Awesome and it guarantees laughs.
so funny so good i could read it agan
So good
The book ‘They didn’t teach THIS in worm school!’ is a very adventurous and funny book about a worm and a supposedly “flamingo” (who looks more like a chicken, Laurence) goes on an adventure to try and get to Kenya in Africa. They meet a lot of animals (and insects) and face a lot of challenges (and dancing). I would highly recommend this to animal lovers and people who enjoy going on adventures!
A funny way of writing such a good book. : )
This is a very good book and be expecting a lot of laughs. Read it asap.
I found this book very funny the best bit was when the worm got on the pigeons back. Good pictures and just so so good but i think for a improvement could be more pages and i could read it again and i would rate it 10 stars
This book is really funny because a worm and bird who are trying to get to Lake Nakuru think they see lots of Eiffel towers. I recommend this book to people who like humor.
I think this book is very funny and has a great sense of humor.It is for all ages and for girls and boys,I definitely recommend this book to anyone who comes across this at anytime.It is so one of my favourites now I have read it.
This book is the most funny book. Sometimes I even laughed out loud!!! I love how Laurence thinks he is in Lake Nakaru when really he was somewhere completely different! My favourite part was when Marcus stood up to the mean flamingos and showed what a real friend is like. This book is AMAZING!!
I enjoined ‘They didn’t teach this at worm school’ because it`s funny and i like the part when they think they are in Lake Nakuru .
I really like ‘They didn’t teach this in worm school’ because it is a really funny book . I liked it when Laurence thought he was a flamingo and when they think there in Africa.I thought it was funny when they think they see the Eiffel tower but actually it is a row of pylons.
i really like this book it is gripping as of where they go i recommend this to all ages as it is entertaining
I think They Didn’t Teach This in Worm School is a brilliant book. It made me feel very happy inside because it is the first book I actually liked. This book is one of the best books i have ever read in my life can’t wait to see if another worm school comes out.
It was a below average book that was not really a year6s book in my opinion and please try and make more funny jokes in a humerous book.
This is a very funny book where a bird and worm embark on an adventure to get to Lake Nakuru,but many hilarious things happen like finding more than one Eiffel Tower and causing lots and lots of trouble. This book also shows how friends can meet in very weird ways.
I recommend this book so much. It is funny, a little bit silly and makes you smile. I loved how this story-line was a bit weird and random and I would happily read the story again. It normally takes me a week to read a book but this only took me two days! It is a simple read that everyone can manage with.
I found this book humorous and suited for people who are starting to read.
This story is about a worm that thinks hes going to get ate but then they go on loads of adventures instead .
this book can be read by every one .I really enjoyed this book because its funny and interesting.
This book is hilarious because the bird goes to eat the worm but doesn’t in the end .I will recommend it to people who haven’t read it .The worm is friendly and kind.
They Didn’t Teach This At Worm School is a brilliant book! I love how funny it is (SPOILER!!! Especially when Laurence thinks he is a flamingo!) and is a good book in general. I think it is a book for everybody.
A story of a worm called Marcus who befriends a pigeon who thinks he’s a flamingo… This story is so bad and random it’s funny. This hilarious story had me laughing out loud and I couldn’t wait to see what random thing was going to happen next. My favourite part was when Marcus thought he was sleeping on a bed of mashed-potato! Five stars.
Sometimes friends are made in the most unlikely of circumstances and can be the most unlikely of people… umm… or worms/ pigeons in this case. A hilarious adventure that lets us view the world outside our door in a whole new light. I think anyone who loves wacky animal adventures will love this book.
Well what an unusual read! A talking worm befriends a ‘chicken’ – or is he a flamingo – and they embark on a journey together to Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. Not a story plot I have ever encountered before! Along the way, they meet lots of interesting characters, get in and out of several scrapes and form an animal beatboxing band! This book has laugh-out-loud moments and you will certainly not be able to predict what happens when you turn the page. An inventive, bizarre and unconventional book, accessible to everyone.