3 Reasons Why You Should Read Bling Jollygood (The Fairly Secret Files) by Nick Bland

What’s the book about?

Meet Bling Jollygood: half-penguin, half-canary, full-time undercover reporter.

Bling discovers that an egg-shaped comet is hurtling towards Earth! So, she puts together a makeshift crew to blow it up and save the planet. Everyone they meet along the way is extremely helpful. Perhaps too helpful …

Recommended for:

Ages 7+

Three reasons to read it:

1. Bland is a master of illustrations! Just like his bestselling Very Cranky Bear series, the artwork in Bling Jollygood (The Fairly Secret Files) is charming, vibrant and super fun. The illustrations add an extra layer of humor to the story, showing Bling’s wild adventures and hilarious expressions. You’ll love how the pictures capture all the action and antics, making it an exciting read from start to finish!
2. When Bling discovers that the comet is going to crash into Earth, she doesn’t sit around worrying—she puts together a crew and sets off to blow it up! The team’s full of oddball characters and hilarious mishaps, and you can bet their plan won’t go smoothly. Whether they’re crafting crazy gadgets or trying to figure out how to stop the comet, their adventure is packed with action, laughs and unexpected surprises!
3. This book is laugh-out-loud funny! Bland’s signature witty style shines through in every chapter. From slapstick moments to clever wordplay, you’ll find yourself giggling at every page. There’s no shortage of absurd situations where Bling and her crew end up in trouble. It’s the perfect mix of silliness and cleverness that keeps young readers hooked and entertained!

Buy a copy of Bling Jollygood (The Fairly Secret Files) here.

About the author:

Nick Bland is one of Australia’s bestselling authors and illustrators. He grew up in the Victorian bush and spent his twenties in Melbourne, where he worked in a bookshop and illustrated readers in his spare time. His first book was published in 2005. Nick is the creator of the hugely successful The Very Cranky Bear series, The Wrong Book, Walk of the Whales and author of The Runaway Hug (with Freya Blackwood). His award-winning creations have been published around the world. He lives in tropical Darwin, where he writes and illustrates full-time.