David Orme
David Orme has written over 200 books on all sorts of subjects, including How to be a Pop Star. (He has never been one of those.) He has written serious stories, and non-fiction books on serious subjects, but The Boffin Boy series is his favourite of all the books he has written. This is because they made him laugh when he was writing them! There are 18 books in the series, all brilliantly illustrated by Peter Richardson.
Books
Boffin Boy and the Deadly Swarm
Author: David Orme Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+
Can Boffin Boy find the source of the insect menace and put an end to it once and for all?
Boffin Boy and the Emperor's Tomb
Author: David Orme
Publisher: Ransom Publishing
This particular quest sees the schoolboy-turned-superhero, his equally brave friend Chika and a new sidekick (Kat the dog) teaming up to battle evil ancient warriors in a secret tomb.
Boffin Boy and the Forest of the Ninja
Author: David Orme
Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+
This graphic novel style book is a quick read and perfect for those who don’t like too much text.
Boffin Boy and the Poison Garden
Author: David Orme Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom Publishing
Interest age: 8-14
Reading age: 7+
Both loyal Boffin Boy fans, and those discovering the series for the first time, will enjoy this outlandish adventure about a famous female scientist who is planting trees that look disturbingly like people and animals.
Boffin Boy and the Temple of Mars
Author: David Orme
Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 7+
Boffin Boy discovers an ancient building on Mars containing mysterious creatures.
Boffin Boy and the Wizard of Edo
Author: David Orme
Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom Publishing
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+
This graphic novel style book is a quick read and perfect for those who don’t like too much text.
Boffin Boy Goes to Hollywood
Author: David Orme Illustrator: Peter Richardson
Publisher: Ransom
Interest age: 7-12
Reading age: 5-8
Rick Shaw might seem like an ordinary teenager, but when danger strikes Ricky becomes... Boffin Boy!