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Book giveaway: The Chicken Nugget Ambush by Mark Lowery. Post your feedback by 5 August for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!

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SorchaMumsnet · 13/06/2016 16:37

A class trip to Farm View outdoor survival centre is one thing, but can Roman Garstang survive a chicken-nugget-only diet? It's time to put his new survival skills to the test...

The Chicken Nugget Ambush is the latest Roman Garstang disaster from the hilarious Mark Lowery. If you enjoyed The Jam Doughnut That Ruined My Life, you'll love this next installment of Roman & co, perfect for children aged 9- 11. We have 50 copies of this laugh-out-loud tale to give away so head over to the giveaway page to snap yours up now!

The giveaway ends on 20 June so apply now! You don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion. Anyone who has read The Chicken Nugget Ambush can post their (and their children's) feedback on this discussion thread. If you miss out on a free one, you can buy a copy. All who post feedback here before 5 August will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

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Book giveaway: The Chicken Nugget Ambush by Mark Lowery. Post your feedback by 5 August for chance to win £100 Love2Shop Voucher!
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stefalfie11 · 15/07/2016 11:14

One of the households favourite at the moment - read it night after night at bedtime!

glennamy · 15/07/2016 10:54

Very funny, my dd simply loves it too, which is great because the more the children enjoy reading the better!

ebay91 · 15/07/2016 10:14

Not sure whether to feel sorry for Roman he doesn't have much luck, bless him. Look forward to reading his next adventure!!

Seamus68 · 15/07/2016 09:57

Brilliant, my daughter loves it, especially as her favourite food at the moment is chicken nuggets :)

julieef · 15/07/2016 09:54

looks really funny, I haven't read it but my gc is reading it now

IonaAilidh11 · 15/07/2016 09:50

kids loved this book

janeyf1 · 15/07/2016 09:28

My DC loved this one too

phillie1 · 15/07/2016 09:16

very amusing

juju3 · 15/07/2016 08:56

brilliant read - enjoyed by us all

libra101 · 15/07/2016 08:04

My grandchildren loved 'The Jam Doughnut That Ruined my Life', and I bought a copy of 'The Chicken Nugget Ambush', which they equally enjoyed.

Mark Lowery paints a wonderful picture of children enjoying zany adventures, which can be enjoyed not only by children but adults as well.

Roll on the next adventure!

Lisapaige24 · 15/07/2016 07:42

My children read this they absolutely loved it especially as all they want to live off is chicken nuggets themselves.

izbiz88 · 15/07/2016 07:28

My daughter absolutely loved this - she said it was really funny and wanted to read it again almost straight away :) She also insisted on reading it to her little sister but not sure she quite understood it if I'm honest!

maryandbuzz1 · 15/07/2016 06:55

A great book ...one which had us both in giggles throughout. We can't wait for another.

winterpark · 15/07/2016 06:20

My son is currently reading this and he loves it, it has a similar look to the horrid Henry books :)

cathisherwood · 14/07/2016 16:27

Bit too much vomit and pooh for my taste but perhaps that why it appeals so much to my under 10 year olds!

MalteserChick · 14/07/2016 11:06

I'm only about a 3rd the way through the book, but so far I'm finding very amusing and as much as my little 6 month old enjoys listening to me read, I believe in years to come he will love this story x jj x

thriftymrs · 14/07/2016 10:01

This book is so much fun, many laugh out loud moments, perfect for my nephews, I would definitely recommend either to read aloud to younger children or for those of 8-11 who can read independently.

Only1inthevillage · 14/07/2016 09:08

DS was reading this in bed last night - he was cracking up. Definitely recommended by him.

wef1984 · 13/07/2016 22:11

I haven't read it yet but it looks really good, I hope my daughter lets me read it with her.

JoCar72 · 13/07/2016 20:18

I've just started reading 'The Chicken Nugget Ambush' with my son and after previously reading Mark Lowery's previous Roman Garstang adventure 'The Jam Doughnut That Ruined My Life' we were both eagerly looking forward to the sequel. So far I'm happy to report we are both giving it a big thumbs up :) My little boy is probably too young to get the more subtle jokes but it's full of slapstick humour too and he loves that. When I'm reading it, the writing style puts me in mind of 'The Inbetweeners' but for much younger kids.

pancakeswife · 13/07/2016 19:46

Got it for my grandsons and they are thrilled with it, really enjoyed it.

lucyloves · 13/07/2016 19:35

Thanks very much for our copy! We received it yesterday & it's proved very popular! My son is laughing away & is halfway through already!

andywedge · 13/07/2016 19:10

Sometimes getting my son to eat can be slightly trickier than lion taming, but one of the things he will eat without a fight are Chicken Nuggets; so this book was pretty much perfect for him. He found it funny that Roman Garstang had to survive a chicken nugget-only diet and is now interested in other Mark Lowery books.

anne262 · 13/07/2016 19:02

A really funny book , kids loved it and even I laughed out loud

katiebasey · 13/07/2016 18:53

Great book, heard my daughters chuckling while reading it, on the bedside cabinet so ready for seconds, highly recommended.