{"product_id":"dirty-bertie-series-2-3-20-books-collection-set-alan-macdonald-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Dirty Bertie Series 2 \u0026 3 20 Books Collection Set by Alan MacDonald - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - TOOTHY\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - RATS\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SMASH\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - KISS\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - PONG\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SCREAM\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - LOO\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - OUCH\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - CRACKERS\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SNOW\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Mascot\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Disco\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Monster\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Fame\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Alien\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - PIRATE\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Dinosaur\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Zombie\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Horror\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Jackpot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Stripes Publishing\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Dirty Bertie, the naughtiest, funniest boy in the neighborhood, in this bumper 20-book paperback collection covering Series 2 and Series 3 (Books 11-30). Each short, illustrated story follows Bertie through a fresh scrape, from toothy troubles to disco disasters, pirate schemes to a run-in with a grumpy monster. Written by Alan MacDonald and brought to life with David Roberts's expressive black-and-white illustrations, these easy-to-read chapter books are perfect for kids building reading confidence. Ideal for home libraries, classroom shelves, or a rainy-day binge, this set delivers twenty complete, laugh-out-loud adventures in one great-value bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dirty Bertie Series 2 and Series 3 Collection gathers twenty of Bertie's most mischievous outings into a single paperback set spanning Books 11 through 30. Bertie is a scruffy, lovable troublemaker whose good intentions almost always go sideways, whether he's dodging a dentist visit in TOOTHY, squaring off against uninvited rodents in RATS, or turning a simple school disco into total pandemonium in Disco. Other stories send him chasing fame, facing down a monster, dressing up as a mascot, or dreaming of pirate treasure, while SNOW, CRACKERS, and Jackpot lean into festive and high-stakes fun. Each title is a stand-alone story told across short, punchy chapters, so young readers can dip in and out without losing the thread. Alan MacDonald's brisk, comic writing style keeps the pace lively, and David Roberts's energetic illustrations appear throughout, reinforcing the humor and helping less-confident readers follow the action on every page. The recurring cast of family, friends, and unlucky teachers gives the whole collection a comforting familiarity, even as each book's plot goes somewhere new and delightfully absurd. Because every story wraps up its own scrape within a slim page count, the set works well for independent reading practice, bedtime read-alouds, or a steady supply of books for a reluctant reader who needs a laugh to stay hooked. Collected together, these twenty stories offer excellent value and hours of entertainment, making this bundle a natural pick for parents, teachers, and gift-givers looking to fill a shelf with dependable, kid-approved humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 complete Dirty Bertie stories (Books 11-30) in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and lively black-and-white illustrations support independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Alan MacDonald and illustrated by David Roberts, a proven author-illustrator team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for building reading confidence in emerging and reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom libraries, birthday gifts, or stocking stuffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach stand-alone story means kids can read in any order without missing a beat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - TOOTHY — Bertie tries every trick he can think of to dodge a trip to the dentist.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - RATS — An unexpected rodent problem sends Bertie's household into comic chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SMASH — A game gone wrong lands Bertie in the middle of a breakage he has to explain.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - KISS — An awkward smooch sets off a chain of embarrassing consequences for Bertie.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - PONG — A stinky mix-up leaves everyone around Bertie holding their noses.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SCREAM — Spooky noises and jumpy scares fuel a lighthearted fright-night caper.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - LOO — A bathroom mishap becomes the talk of the school in typical Bertie fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - OUCH — A run of clumsy mishaps keeps Bertie hopping from one scrape to the next.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - CRACKERS — Holiday chaos erupts when Bertie's festive plans go hilariously wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - SNOW — A snow day gives Bertie the perfect excuse for icy mischief.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Mascot — Dressed as a team mascot, Bertie causes more distraction than cheer.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Disco — A school disco turns into total pandemonium once Bertie hits the dance floor.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Monster — Bertie is convinced something monstrous is lurking close to home.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Fame — A taste of local fame goes straight to Bertie's head with funny results.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Alien — Bertie becomes convinced aliens are behind a string of strange happenings.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - PIRATE — A pirate-themed adventure has Bertie hunting for treasure and trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Dinosaur — A dinosaur obsession leads Bertie into a prehistoric-sized mess.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Zombie — A zombie scare has Bertie and his friends running for cover.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Horror — Bertie tries to prove he's braver than his friends with a horror-themed dare.\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty Bertie - Jackpot — A stroke of luck gives Bertie big ideas and even bigger complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan MacDonald is a British children's author best known for creating the bestselling Dirty Bertie series, which has become a favorite with young readers for its blend of gross-out humor and relatable school and family scrapes. He has written across picture books, chapter books, and plays for children, with a knack for comic timing that keeps reluctant readers turning pages. The Dirty Bertie books are illustrated throughout by David Roberts, an acclaimed illustrator whose expressive, energetic artwork brings Bertie's chaotic world to life and helps younger readers follow every twist of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty complete Bertie adventures mean endless laughs without running out of stories. Short chapters and punchy illustrations make this set a natural pick for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, classroom libraries, or summer reading, giving any young reader a reliably funny book to grab again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan MacDonald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112079204726,"sku":"MAN-PR-U02-9789124372262","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dirty-bertie-series-2-3-collection-alan-macdonald-paperback.jpg?v=1785793563","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dirty-bertie-series-2-3-20-books-collection-set-alan-macdonald-ages-5-7-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}