The Bolds by Julian Clary 6 Books Collection Set - Childrens Fiction - Ages 5+ - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Bolds
The Bolds Go Green
The Bolds to the Rescue
The Bolds Go Wild
The Bolds in Trouble
The Bolds on Holiday

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Andersen Press
Age Range: Ages 5+

Overview
Meet the Bolds, a family of hyenas disguised as ordinary humans living in a quiet suburban house in Teddington, in this six-book paperback collection from comedian and bestselling author Julian Clary. Across all six adventures, Mr. and Mrs. Bold and their mischievous children navigate school runs, neighborhood gossip, eco-friendly experiments, unexpected houseguests, and holidays abroad, all while trying to keep their hyena secret under wraps. Packed with giggly wordplay, warm family moments, and a gentle message about celebrating what makes you different, this set is perfect for confident young readers and brilliant for reading aloud together at bedtime.

About the Books
Julian Clary's Bolds series turns an ordinary suburban street into the setting for one of the funniest family sagas in children's fiction, built around a simple, brilliant joke: what if a family of hyenas moved in next door and nobody noticed? Across six books, readers watch the Bold family settle into human life with hilarious near-misses, from Mr. Bold's office job to Mrs. Bold's dinner parties, all narrated with Clary's cheeky wit. The series follows a loose chronology as the Bolds welcome an ever-growing, endearingly odd household, take on green living, host a visit from a formidable relative, get themselves into scrapes, and eventually pack their bags for a chaotic family holiday. Each story stands alone but rewards readers who follow the family from book to book, watching relationships deepen and the Bolds' world expand to include new friends, both human and animal. Underneath the laughs sits a genuinely warm message: families come in every shape imaginable, and being different is worth celebrating rather than hiding. Young readers pick up gentle lessons about honesty, loyalty, and kindness without ever feeling lectured, because the humor always comes first. Short chapters and plenty of comic set-pieces make these books approachable for newly confident readers, while adults reading aloud will catch extra layers of humor in Clary's sly asides.

Key Benefits

• Complete six-book paperback collection of Julian Clary's much-loved Bolds series
• Laugh-out-loud family humor balanced with warm, relatable characters
• Short chapters and playful storytelling ideal for newly confident readers
• Gentle themes of kindness, individuality, and family loyalty woven through every book
• Great for read-aloud time, classroom libraries, or independent reading
• A fun gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
The Bolds — Introduces Mr. and Mrs. Bold, hyenas hiding in plain sight as an ordinary family in suburban Teddington.
The Bolds Go Green — The family tries eco-friendly living, with well-meaning schemes leading to comic chaos.
The Bolds to the Rescue — The Bolds welcome a growing menagerie of animal friends, including a sheep, a poodle, and a crocodile.
The Bolds Go Wild — A visit from a formidable relative shakes up the family's carefully kept routines.
The Bolds in Trouble — The Bolds land in one scrape after another as they try to keep their secret safe.
The Bolds on Holiday — The family packs their bags for a getaway that tests their disguise like never before.

About the Author
Julian Clary is a British comedian, actor, and author known for his sharp wit and warm sense of humor, both on stage and on the page. He brought that comic voice to children's fiction with The Bolds, a series that has become a favorite for readers looking for something silly, heartfelt, and a little different. Clary packs each book with playful jokes and characters that feel exaggerated yet relatable, and his storytelling champions kindness and individuality, making the Bolds books a natural fit for families who enjoy humor with heart.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This six-book paperback set is a ready-made stack of giggles, perfect for a birthday gift or summer reading pile. With short, funny chapters and a lovable cast of hyenas-in-disguise, it's an easy series to fall for, whether read solo or shared aloud at bedtime.

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