Hilarious New Series: Read our Review of The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife by Maz Evans

Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball.

Scarlett’s in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar’s trousers at her auntie’s engagement party. If she loses her temper one more time, she’s going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sticky Fun World – the best theme park on the planet.

But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it’ll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like… really, properly explodes.

It might be her teacher’s slimy green smoothie, a huge pot of purple paint, or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let’s hope Scarlett doesn’t get mad at Auntie’s wedding – that wedding cake is huge!

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife is filled with laugh-out-loud action, and is the perfect read for any child who has ever lost control of their feelings. It’s sparkling, heart-warming, and beautifully illustrated by Chris Jevons throughout.

This book had me in stitches from the opening sentence (trust me, it’s hilarious!) From her explosive personality to her sweet sincerity, seeing the world through Scarlett’s eyes is a rollercoaster ride. There were so many aspects of this book that I loved, but I mostly enjoyed the way it highlights the troubles kids experience. It shows that sometimes it’s okay to let our frustrations, and sometimes it isn’t. There are different ways you can express yourself and get your message across – and this rings true for people of all ages!

Maz Evans is one of the funniest authors writing today. And that’s clear in The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife. She visits hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals across the world each year to talk about her books. As an author, she’s won the hearts of thousands of children.

This is the first book in Evans’ heartfelt and hilarious new series. If you’re a fan of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, or just love a good laugh, then this’ll be the perfect addition to your TBR list!  I recommend it for readers aged 7+.