Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face Series 6 Books Collection Set by John Dougherty - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the Badness of Badgers
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the Quest for the Magic Porcupine
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Great Big Story Nickers
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Evilness of Pizza
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Bees of Stupidity
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Great Kerfuffle Christmas Kidnap

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780192775016
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Welcome to Great Kerfuffle, a wildly funny island where mischief never stops brewing. This six-book paperback collection gathers the complete Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face series by John Dougherty, following bold Stinkbomb and his quick-thinking little sister Ketchup-Face through badger uprisings, mysterious porcupines, sneaky pizza, buzzing bees, and a Christmas gone hilariously wrong. Each story is short, silly, and packed with laugh-out-loud wordplay that keeps young readers turning pages. Perfect for kids who love goofy heroes, ridiculous villains, and stories that never take themselves too seriously, this set delivers six complete adventures in one giggle-filled bundle.

About the Books
The Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face series follows two endlessly resourceful siblings living on the island of Great Kerfuffle, a place where the strangest things always seem to be happening. In Badness of Badgers, the very first book, Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face team up with the eccentric King Toothbrush Weasel to track down a gang of thieving badgers who've made off with the family's savings. From there, the series spins out into ever-wilder territory: a quest guided by a mysterious magic porcupine, a library mystery involving story-stealing "nickers," a pizza-fueled catastrophe, an island-wide bee emergency, and a Christmas kidnapping that threatens to cancel presents altogether. John Dougherty writes with a distinctive comic voice that blends silly wordplay, cheeky asides to the reader, and a light touch of parody on classic quest and fantasy tropes. The UK editions are illustrated by David Tazzyman, whose loose, expressive line drawings match the books' anarchic energy and give Stinkbomb, Ketchup-Face, and their oddball island neighbors real personality on the page. Each book stands as its own complete, fast-paced episode, so young readers can dip into any title and immediately get swept up in the mayhem, while fans who read straight through the set will enjoy watching the running jokes and island lore build from book to book. It's a series built for reading aloud, giggling out loud, and returning to again and again.

Key Benefits

• Complete 6-book paperback collection of the Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face series by John Dougherty
• Short, fast-paced chapters ideal for developing and reluctant readers alike
• Silly, wordplay-driven humor that holds up to repeat reading and reading aloud
• Great fit for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), including summer reading and classroom library shelves
• A fun, low-pressure gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading motivation
• Encourages a love of storytelling through playful, self-aware narration

Book-by-Book Guide
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the Badness of Badgers — The series opener sends Stinkbomb and his sister Ketchup-Face to King Toothbrush Weasel after a gang of badgers makes off with the family's savings.
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the Quest for the Magic Porcupine — The siblings set out on an island-spanning quest guided by clues from a mysterious, possibly wise magic porcupine.
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Great Big Story Nickers — A library-set mystery finds the pair chasing down whoever, or whatever, has been stealing stories right off the shelves.
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Evilness of Pizza — Great Kerfuffle faces its cheesiest crisis yet when something goes very wrong with the island's favorite food.
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Bees of Stupidity — Strange, noisy trouble is buzzing across the island, and Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face are the only ones who can quiet it down.
Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Great Kerfuffle Christmas Kidnap — With Father Christmas mysteriously missing and not a single present in sight, the siblings race to save the holiday.

About the Author
John Dougherty is a British author known for warm, wildly funny children's fiction that delights in wordplay and gentle absurdity. He has written numerous books for young readers, with the Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face series standing out for its irrepressible energy and comic timing. Dougherty has a background as a teacher and singer-songwriter, experience that shows in the read-aloud rhythm and playful sound of his prose. His stories are frequently praised by parents and teachers for turning reluctant readers into eager ones, thanks to short chapters, big laughs, and characters kids genuinely want to root for.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Six complete books of nonstop silliness make this set a fantastic birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition for any kid who loves to laugh while reading. Short chapters and read-aloud humor make it perfect for summer reading, back-to-school motivation, or bedtime giggles the whole family can share together.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.