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Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail
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Description
The ultimate boy-friendly read! A brand-new diary-format series documenting the howl-somely funny injustices of Arthur Guppy whose best intentions always lead to the detention room.
Arthur Guppy is in detention. The school axolotls have been kidnapped and Arthur is the prime suspect. But how did Arthur's best friend, Carlos Chickens, and an unusual assortment of their classmates end up in there with him? Arthur is about to tell you… and you may also learn:
WHY you shouldn't glue nits to your face
HOW to do a standing up wee without pulling your trousers down
And MUCH more!
Jam-packed with black and white illustrations by the multi-talented Dominic Trevett, this is a book full of laughter, warmth and chaos, destined to be a classroom favourite.
Product details
| Published | 27 Aug 2026 |
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| Format | Audiobook |
| ISBN | 9781037202278 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Absolutely hilarious! Kids are going to ADORE Detention Diaries. Me and my sons are BIG Sam Copeland fans.
Katie Kirby, author of Lottie Brooks
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'Hilarious, brilliant, disgusting. I started laughing on the first page - Sam Copeland is truly one of our funniest writers.'
Katya Balen
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Copeland delivers another comic triumph packed with his trademark warmth and chaos. One of the funniest books of this year – it is destined to be a classroom favourite.
Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
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A very funny book!
Sheena Dempsey, author of the Pablo and Splash series
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There's a new Wimpy Kid in town! Detention Diaries is too funny for words. Complete with a little mystery, a relatable school setting, and characters you want to be friends with, this is going to be a huge hit!
Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls

























