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  • Published: 2 July 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141916941
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 96

The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World



New in paperback.

Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named 'the best boy in the world'. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Will's wish comes true – he's the best boy in the world at last! Marty is not happy, and decides that something must be done . . .

Funny, quirky fiction with brilliant black-and-white illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Boys and girls aged 7+ will love this!

  • Published: 2 July 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141916941
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 96

About the author

Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer is the megaselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, Half Moon Investigations, The Supernaturalist, Airman, The Legend of . . . books and, most recently, the WARP series. He lives with his family in Ireland. www.eoincolfer.com

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Praise for The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Praise for The Legend of Spud Murphy and The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth: 'The funniest book of the year. A mini-masterpiece' – Daily Mail 'Plenty of full-on belly laughs' – Sunday Times 'Cracking' – Disney's Big Time