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Books with author Jim W.W. Smith

  • My Dad is a Loser

    Jim Smith

    language (Jelly Pie, May 7, 2012)
    My Dad is a Loser is a madcap must-read for boys who love funny books such as Mr Gum and Wimpy Kid.For all non-loserish dads and their sons. Read this little book to find out why I, Barry Loser, am definitely not at all loserish, even though my dad definitely is. Praise for my other book, I Am Not A Loser, which is about 8 million times longer than this one:‘Brilliant’ – My mum.‘Amazing’ – Also my mumJim Smith’s hilarious illustrated books with their distinctive style and comedy genius make him (and Barry, of course) the coolest – or ‘keelest’ – new writer of books for kids who love to have fun when they read. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid or David Walliams will love Barry Loser’s stories. Jim is also the creator of Waldo Pancake.
  • Barry Loser and the trouble with pets

    Jim Smith

    language (Egmont, May 30, 2019)
    The eleventh book in this Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart. As far back as Barry can remember, he’s always wanted a sausage dog. They’re like two of his favourite things (sausages and dogs) squidged together! Who cares if they bark the whole time, do poos everywhere, need three walks every day and stop you going to the cinema with your friends? Not Barry. Until he actukeely gets a real-life sausage dog, that is . . Join everyone's favourite Loser on his eleventh hilarious adventure.Don't miss all the other brilliant books by Jim Smith!Barry Loser: I am not a loserBarry Loser: I am still not a loser (Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize)Barry Loser: I am so over being a loserBarry Loser: I am sort of a loserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the crumpled cartonBarry Loser hates half term!Barry Loser and the birthday billionsBarry Loser: Worst school trip EVERBarry Loser is is the best at football NOTBarry Loser's book of keel stuffBarry Loser's christmas joke book!Future Ratboy and the Attack of the Killer Robot GranniesFuture Ratboy and the Invasion of the Nom-Noms (Winner of the Scholastic Lollies Award)Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series and the Lollies Award-winning FUTURE RATBOY series.
  • The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More

    Jim Smith

    Paperback (International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, Sept. 19, 2006)
    "The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport’s best coaches." --Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapse photographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country’s best riders.
  • I Am Not a Loser

    Jim Smith

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Sept. 1, 2013)
    The first of three notebooks belonging to Barry Loser—perfect for reluctant readers, this silly series will be enjoyed by fans of Diary of a Wimpy KidI've never minded that my name's Barry Loser because my coolness has always cancelled it out, but ever since Darren Darrenofski joined school with his horrible little crocodile face he's been completely ruining my life about it.Follow Barry as he tries throw off his loserness, take revenge on the terrible Fronkle-burping Darren Darrenofski, and finally becomes a winner.
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  • I am sort of a Loser

    Jim Smith

    eBook (Egmont, Jan. 30, 2014)
    The brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.‘Everyone at school knows I’m the loserkeelest person ever. So imagine how annoying it was when Fay Snoggles came into school one day acting even more loserkeel than me.’There’s a girl in Barry’s class who’s GETTING MORE LAUGHS THAN HIM! But luckily Barry immediately thinks up one of his brilliant and amazekeel plans to make sure he’ll have the final chuckle . All he needs is thirty boxes of Beard Flakes . . .Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books?I am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am so over being a LoserI am sort of a LoserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser’s ultimate book of keelnessBarry loser hates half termMy mum is a loser free ebookMy dad is a loser free ebookFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesFuture Ratboy and the invasion of the nom nomsFuture Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingyBarry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.
  • Future Ratboy and the Quest for the Missing Thingy

    Jim Smith

    language (Egmont, July 27, 2017)
    From the bestselling and Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author of Barry Loser comes the third book in the brilliant Future Ratboy series! Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of David Solomons, Pamela Butchart, Tom Gates and Mr Gum.When a bolt of lightning hit Colin Lamppost he was zapped millions of years into the future and turned into a half boy, half rat, half TV! With new superkeel powers and a real life sidekick in Not Bird, Future Ratboy was born.In this new adventure, Future Ratboy sees a surprising new side to his enemy, evil Mr X, goes on a journey to the Planet Bin and faces a race against time to find the missing thingy. This laugh-out-loud, unlikely superhero comedy adventure will delight all those that enjoyed Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants and Jedi Academy.Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and is the author of the award-winning and bestselling BARRY LOSER series: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, Barry Loser and the Holiday of Doom, Barry Loser and the Case of the Crumpled Carton and Barry Loser Hates Half Term. He lives in London. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.
  • Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser

    Jim Smith

    eBook (Egmont, March 4, 2013)
    Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series, perfect for fans of Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Mr Gum.'I've never minded that my name's Barry Loser because my coolness has always cancelled it out, but ever since Darren Darrenofski joined school with his horrible little crocodile face he's been completely ruining my life about it.'Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books? I am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am so over being a LoserI am sort of a LoserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser’s ultimate book of keelnessBarry Loser hates half termMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebookFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesJim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.
  • Barry Loser and the Curse of Terry Claus

    Jim Smith

    language (Jelly Pie, Dec. 1, 2014)
    Barry Loser and the Curse of Terry Claus is a hilarious Christmas ebook short from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize award-winning Barry Loser series. Perfect for young fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Mr Gum and Tom Gates!When Barry discovers that his mum and dad have failed to get him a superhero Future Ratboy costume (the keelest superhero in the WORLD) he is com-per-lee-ter-ly unimpressed to say the least. In fact, Barry has had enough of Christmas - and he's not the only one. Terry Claus, Father Christmas's smelly and disgusting younger brother is out to ruin Christmas for everyone - and he's taking Barry with him!Don't miss the other books in the series: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, Barry Loser and the Holiday of Doom and Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton
  • Barry Loser and the Trouble with Pets

    Jim Smith

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Barry thinks that getting a pet will be totally keel but it doesn't take long for him to realize you should be careful what you wish for. Join everyone's favorite Loser on his 11th hilarious adventure.
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  • Barry Loser is the Best at Football NOT!

    Jim Smith

    Paperback (Egmont UK, June 1, 2018)
    Barry and his friends play soccer and Barry finds he is completeerly amazing at it . . . NOT! Join everyone’s favorite Loser in his 10th hilarious adventure!
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  • Barry Loser and the Case of the Crumpled Carton

    Jim Smith

    eBook (Egmont, Jan. 29, 2015)
    The brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series. Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.‘My mum and dad are so busy looking after my brand new baby brother, Desmond Loser the Second, that sometimes I wonder if they even know I exist.’There’s a new Loser in town, and Barry’s not happy about it. The only thing that’s keeping him going is a superkeel new drink from Feeko’s Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century: the case of the crumpled carton!Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books? I am not a LoserI am still not a LoserI am so over being a LoserI am sort of a LoserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser’s ultimate book of keelnessMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebook Barry Loser: I am Not a Loser was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesJim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.
  • Chicken Lips: How the Chickens Got Their Beaks

    M.W. Smith

    eBook (RoseDog Books, Aug. 21, 2016)
    Chicken Lips: How the Chickens Got Their Beaks By M.W. SmithChicken Lips is a children’s fictional short story about animal life on Mr. Brown’s farm and how the chickens got their beaks. George the rooster is the main character and the story explains how he helps his chicken friends feel better. About the AuthorWhen the author observed students at his daughter’s elementary school applying way too much lip balm on their lips over and over again, he thought that too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful.The author is an army veteran and served in the 1st Cavalry division. He served overseas for almost two years, as well as other duty stations over the years. He has always had a passion for writing. He has a great love for his country - the only greater love he has is for his wife and his daughter, Alexa. He and his family of four, including their dog Peek-a-boo, reside in southern Nevada. M. W. Smith has also written A Mother’s Day Wish, a short story about a mom and her daughter.