Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Senior)

Shortlisted 2021

The Summer I Robbed A Bank

By David O’Doherty

 - Illustrated by Chris Judge

There’s a feeling of relief that comes just after you’ve robbed a bank…
Rex’sĀ parents have split up and, to make matters worse, he has to spend his summer holiday on a remote and rainy Irish island – with only unruly sheep for company.

The only upside: he’ll be staying with his strange and brilliant Uncle Derm.

Then Rex discovers Uncle Derm is about to execute his most hair-brained plan yet . . . To rob the island’s travelling bank!

Like the local legend of medieval Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley, Uncle Derm plans to redistribute the money to local needy causes on the island. And he needs Rex’s help . . .

A chaotic robbery, plenty of sheep and a summer of discoveries come together in this hilarious and heart-warming novel from comedian, actor and author ofĀ Danger is everywhere, David O’Doherty.

About David O’Doherty...

David O’DohertyĀ is a stand-up comedian, writer and regular guest on television shows such asĀ QI, Have I Got News For YouĀ andĀ Would I Lie To You?Ā He has written two theatre shows for children, including one where he fixed their bicycles live on stage.

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