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The Big Breakout (My Laugh-Out-Loud Life 3_ - digital resources

Selected as ‘Books to make you laugh out loud’ – The Reading Agency

‘A must for all KS2 bookshelves’ Reader review

‘Brimming with Bengali culture and hilarious fun’ Reader review

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Yusuf wants to be the ultimate uncle to his sister’s new baby, and he has a foolproof plan! With the help of his friends, the school chameleon Chompy, and even his nemesis Bashir the Basher, he knows nothing at all can go wrong… right?

Expect more chaotic mishaps, more mayhem, and even more laughter! The brilliant action-packed conclusion to the MY LAUGH-OUT-LOUD LIFE series will have you crying with laughter!

About Burhana Islam

Born in Bangladesh, raised in Newcastle and currently residing in the outskirts of Manchester, Burhana Islam is a storyteller who is passionate about exploring themes of heritage, belonging, identity and faith in her work. She studied English Literature at Newcastle University before deciding to become a secondary school teacher, sharing her love for stories with a new generation of curious, young minds.

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