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In this laugh-out-loud chapter book, young Buster Bayliss finds himself in a truly bizarre predicament. While his mum is away, he's forced to stay with his 'Fake Auntie Pauline,' a situation he considers a fate worse than death. However, things take a turn for the truly outlandish when Smogley is suddenly overrun by giant, man-eating alien vegetables. This humorous sci-fi adventure follows Buster as he must overcome his initial discomfort and fear to resist the leafy, extraterrestrial advance. It's a fast-paced, silly story perfect for children aged 7-11 who enjoy absurd humor and lighthearted thrills.
Buster Bayliss is being forced to stay at his Fake Auntie Pauline's house,in the flowery spare bedroom, while his mum's away-it's a fate worse than death. Probably. Anyway, Buster is just about to find out for sure, as Smogley is being overrun with giant, man-eating, alien vegetables...Is Buster too weakened by the wallpaper torture to resist the alien advance...?
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1
What would you do if vegetables suddenly started attacking your town?
2
Buster thinks staying at his auntie's is 'a fate worse than death.' Have you ever been in a situation you really didn't want to be in? How did you feel?
3
Even though Buster was scared, he still tried to fight the vegetables. What does that tell you about bravery?
4
What was the funniest part of the story for you?
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