The Blunder Years

Written by Chris O'Dowd and Nick V. Murphy

Part of the Moone Boy series

An eleven-year-old's quest for the perfect imaginary friend spirals into chaos.

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400 pages· 670L

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Eleven-year-old Martin is tired of being the only boy in a house full of sisters. Seeking a wingman, he creates an imaginary friend, Loopy Lou, but soon tires of his antics. Enter Sean "Caution" Murphy, a lazy office clerk with dubious advice. As Martin navigates schoolyard challenges and sibling pranks, he discovers that managing two imaginary friends is more trouble than he bargained for. Can Martin find balance in his chaotic world, or will his imaginary companions lead to more mischief than he can handle?

From the publisher

Martin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He’s desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend–or IF for short–he decides to give it a go. His first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou’s loopiness and decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky. Enter Sean Caution Murphy, an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness and a head full of dodgy jokes. Sean is full of tips and tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground, from dealing with his sisters’ pranks to besting the bullying Bonner boys. But getting rid of Lou is not that easy, and having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble!

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