The Humiliations of Welton Blake
by Alex Wheatle
Interest age: 9 to 12
Reading age: 9+
Published by Barrington Stoke, 2020
About this book
Welton Blake has finally plucked up the courage to ask Carmella, the most gorgeous girl in school, on a date - and miraculously, she's said yes! But no sooner has the best thing ever happened to him, everything else starts to go terribly wrong. From a broken phone that his mum can’t replace, to dealing with bullies, a girl ready to beat him up and a dad making a total fool of himself trying (and failing) to get back with his mum - things just get worse and worse. Welton will have to use all his wits to stop things going totally to pot.
This book is laugh out loud funny with perfect comic timing - masterfully written by Alex Wheatle, it manages to combine hilarious slapstick with a moving story about the trials of navigating teen life. Barrington Stoke’s dyslexic friendly font makes this book suitable for young teens who may not have previously been attracted to reading a whole book for pleasure. Great for readers who might have loved Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates, and hopefully a gateway to Alex Wheatle’s brilliant Crongton series.
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Lists of recommended reads
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Books for a high interest age, low reading ability (high low), for 10+
Children can have a different reading ability to their interest age for a variety of reasons, such as dyslexia or having English as an additional language (EAL). Here is a selection of fiction that will grip the reader, and that has simpler syntax and/or an accessible layout.