The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World. Eoin Colfer

by Eoin Colfer

First published 2007

Nine-year-old Will spins wild yarns every Saturday while helping his lighthouse-keeper grandfather. But Grandad always one-ups him with real-life exploits - until Will's dad reminds him of a long-forgotten family legend. A heartwarming tale of a boy discovering his own capacity for mischief and wonder.

Genres: fiction, family, literary-fiction

Vibes: heartwarming, intimate, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, tall-tales

85 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books

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