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The Summer I Robbed a Bank

By: David O'Doherty
Narrated by: David O'Doherty
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Rex's parents have split up, he's about to make the daunting move to secondary school and to make matters worse, he has to spend his summer holiday on a remote and rainy Irish island - with lots of unruly sheep for company.

The only upside: he'll be staying with his strange and brilliant uncle, Derm.

Then Rex discovers Uncle Derm is about to execute his most hair-brained plan yet - to rob the island's travelling bank!

Like the local legend of medieval pirate queen Grace O'Malley, Uncle Derm plans to redistribute the money to local needy causes on the island. 

And he needs Rex's help.

A madcap robbery, plenty of sheep and a summer of discoveries come together in this hilarious and moving novel, perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce, Ross Welford and David Walliams.

©2020 David O'Doherty (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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Amazing!

David's narration really adds to the story! Hysterical! Highly recommend! I will be sending it with my nephew when they go camping in a few weeks as this book is just perfect for him!

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  • 01-05-23

Great for kids and adults

We loved it- two 9 year olds and two adults. Highly entertaining, creative, exuberant. The audio was lovely.

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Truly joyful!

A cracking story of adventure, friendship, laughter and growth, narrated by a brilliantly funny writer. A lovely read for adults and children alike!

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  • 01-17-23

I LOVE IT ❤️

The story was AMAZING and it was really funny! the endings my favourite part

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  • 12-18-22

Such a great book

I really liked David reading his own book because he gave it the character that he wrote into the book. I really liked the story.

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  • 10-25-22

Needed more action

Did enjoy this story overall. Found the reader hard to listen to. Could do with a bit more action. I wouldnt listen a second time. Liked the cover

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  • 11-16-21

GREAT

Loved it!!! So good!!!! Great for kids and adults!! Amazingly funny. Perfect length. Just amazing






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  • 10-20-21

amazing

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  • 09-12-21

Amazing book a piece of art 10/10

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Great Fun

Great Fun for adults as well as the target audience!
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