Buttons McGinty – Rhys Darby
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The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Buttons McGinty – Book 1
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Author/Illustrator: Rhys Darby
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For ages: 8–12
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Genre: Humour, Adventure
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First published: 2018 (Scholastic NZ)
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Style: Handwritten-style type, cartoons, Morse code scribbles
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Notable for: Breaking the fourth wall and childlike chaos that absolutely works
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Condition: Very good. Light shelf wear only.
Description
Author: Rhys Darby
Publisher: Scholastic, 2018
ISBN: 9781775434979
Roll up! Roll up! The shining star of madcap mayhem, Rhys Darby, delivers his first absurdist adventure for kids—and it’s a riot. Buttons McGinty is no ordinary kid. He’s got wild hair, a knack for cracking Morse code, and a mission: to find his parents, who are missing—presumed missing. What follows is a tale stuffed with bogus baddies, a burly Bigfoot, codes to crack, and plenty of glorious nonsense.
Darby, beloved New Zealand comedian and actor (Flight of the Conchords, Jumanji), not only wrote but illustrated this chaotic, hilarious romp. Expect spy gadgets, coded scribbles, and just the right amount of fart jokes.
Perfect for reluctant readers, comedy lovers, and fans of zany adventures with a big Kiwi heart.
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