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Why comics matter for young readers 02/12/24
The Midnight Gang
(10 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Poor Tom has been hit on the head by a cricket ball and wakes up in the Lord Funt Hospital with a big bandage on his head. In the children’s ward, though, he finds children with worse complaints: Amber’s got full leg and arm casts in a wheelchair; Robin has had an eye operation and can’t see; and poor Sally is too weak to get out of bed.
Worse, there’s a horrible kid-hating Matron watching over them and making sure they don’t have any fun at all – not that there is much fun to be had in hospital (or so you would think).
It transpires that the children are part of the Midnight Gang: an ages-old hospital tradition that makes dreams come true for sick children. But what will Tom’s wish be, and can the kindly hospital porter make it come true?
David Walliams’ tongue-in-cheek fun continues to amuse in this new adventure that also tugs at the heartstrings in just the right way. The Midnight Gang’s various ailments and conditions don’t affect them careering joyously around the hospital in the middle of the night, although Walliams still treats the characters and their conditions with dignity and respect where appropriate.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Evalina, 11 November 2024
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This is a very funny book. I would recommend it to all school children above Year 3. What I liked about the book is it is a funny story about kids getting up to no good in a hospital during the night (especially the granny and balloon part it made me laugh). You have to read this book it will put a smile on your face and also a tear to your cheek. I have read quite a few books by David Walliams and I have enjoyed them all. Amazing author.
George, 04 March 2021
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I loved this book as it makes you cry with laughter. Its hilarious as they do cheeky tricks to slip away that are out of this universe! The front cover hooked me in the second I saw it. Its cute when they show Sally the life she deserves. The second I read the last word I word I knew it was my favourite book ever!
Year5, 04 December 2020
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Every chapter even better. This book gives a kind, thoughtful message through. From the tallest adult to the shortest child this book is life changing and above all, heart warming. By the talented the talented author, David Walliams, and outstanding illustrations by Tony Ross, this book has it all. It draws you in and makes you feel like you’re on the edge of a cliff. I hope this book is a great fit for you. Trust me when I say, you’ll would regret reading it...
Dan, 21 September 2020
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Really good
Moujan, 21 March 2020
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Amazing book! just bought it 3 days ago,and boom i finished it.In my opinion it should be for all age!
Poppa Jones, 26 February 2020
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I am age 9 and I really enjoyed reading it! Great for kids of all ages! Not a single bit was boring, it made me smile at the adventures they got up to!
Pippa, 21 February 2019
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My boy aged 6 has been reading it he has enjoyed it got stuck on a few words but hes an exceptional reader not finshed it yet but hes got to Chapter 24 page 201 in 4 days don't think it will take him long at all so good listening to him just happy i found something that will challenge him and keep him interested
Keith, 31 December 2018
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This book is a really funny book. Most of the characters have a really kind personality and the illustrations are really awesome. The end of the story is really heartwarming and I love the structure of the narrative.
Kemarni, 11 October 2017
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i really enjoyed this book because it is funny and full of adventures,my favourite character is tom the boy with bad head.my favourite part of this book was when an old lady took Georges balloons and flew of into the night,it made me laugh so much.
caitlin, 12 February 2017
All most every one loves this book at school there is a waiting list for this book.