The tent, the bucket and me' by Emma Kennedy

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I'm halfway through this and don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much at a book! It's totally not the kind of thing I'd normally read... I recommend it to anyone who wants to read something summery and have a laugh!

Has anyone else read it who can back me up?! Would welcome suggestions on what to read next that can make me laugh as much as this

I can back you up I read it a few months ago and it was hilarious. I've recommended it to a few people but no-one seems interested.

I've not really read anything else like it although I'd be interested. Not sure if she's written anything else.

She's a friend of mine - shes writing a follow-up at the moment.

OO great Midnight - tell her to hurry up with it please! It would make a fabulous TV series (there are just TOO many laughs in it for a film - people would do themselves an injury if they laughed that much in 90 minutes )

Oooh, that's exciting news Midnight! I work in a library and it was on our 'must-read' stand for a while because my boss loved it - everyone that borrowed it brought it back with a huge smile on their face.

Aww that's nice. She'll be chuffed!

very funny, loved it

Haven't read it - but she's the best thing on AIOTMA.

Oh and btw she has written another book called 'How to bring up your parents'.

oh yes, midnight, tell her it's FAB. made me laugh out loud, too. just loved the relationship with her parents and really captured the gloriously un-PC days of a 70s childhood.
can't wait for the follow-up.

And she writes children's stuff too - look for Wilma Tenderfoot on Amazon.

I promise I'm not her agent. Or indeed, her.

thanks midnight, will read that.

Get thee to a bookshop first thing tomorrow LunaticFringe and use that book token on it - you will not regret it ... am off to read the next chapter now!

...hmm...are you sure emma midnight?

Seeker, not on my part, honest. I'm an old lag.

I can honestly say it's not marketing Seeker, you've had argements with me in the relig and spirituality thread and know I'm a good honest catholic mumsnetter .
It just really is a great book and I wanted to share the experience!

My dentist is a big fan of her children's books (for her children!) I'll have to check this one out. In fact my dentist constantly tells people what to read!

Well, if you are her, I want an introduction to Andrew Collins. I think he's sweet!

Thanks for mentioning her other books Midnight, I'll look out for them.

My parents did a lot of disastrous camping with my brother and sister in the 70s so I know my Mum would love it but haven't been able to persuade her to try it yet.

I bought it ready to take on holiday as I was hoping to relive memories of my childhood camping holidays. My mum then came to visit and said sh'e found it really disappointing so glad to read these great reviews. It will be packed in the case in a weeks time...

Gah, NO! NO! We were at school together, and I helped out with the book in a v v small way. But I have no idea who the OP is.

I'll put in a good word for you seeker.

No I do not know midnight...don't be cynical we are not all authors in disguise ! Just have a look at the reviews on Amazon to see how good it is... I always put posts on here when i get all enthusiatic about the book I'm reading.
I will have a look at her other books Midnight - thanks. I got the impression that the bringing up your parents one might not be so good as 'The tent, the bucket and me' from the reviews but will prob give it a go anyway based on how much I love this one!

Actually Midnight is the bucket referred to in the title and I am the tent

No, I'm the ME, silly, MidnightExpress, see?