Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child. "These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed." The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of their extravagant wealth - socialising, doing things, buying things and generally being more than a little bit . irresponsible. Luckily for them, their son Hubert Horatio is an exceptionally intelligent, talented and sensible child. Unluckily for Hubert, this tends to mean that a lot of his spare time is spent steering his rather unruly set of grown-ups out of trouble. Legendary children's writer and Waterstones Children's Laureate 2017-2019 Lauren Child revisits one of her most popular characters in these brand-new, laugh-out-loud stories about the rather unconventional Bobton-Trents! The perfect gift for children aged six and up. Gold title * Former Waterstones Children's Laureate Lauren Child is an international bestseller, with lifetime sales worth over £15.

6 million / 3 million units sold in the UK (TCM 31/9/2018) * Hubert Horatio made his debut in the picture book HUBERT HORATIO in 2005. He is now introduced to older readers in this hilarious novel. * With delightful line drawings and collage illustrations, plus funny asides and footnotes, there is lots to pore over in this beautifully designed book. * Lauren has won multiple awards, including the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal. * Lauren's hugely popular characters Charlie and Lola also appear in their own CBeebies BAFTA-winning television animation. * Lauren was named UNESCO's Artist for Peace in 2008 and awarded an MBE for her services to literature in 2010. * Lauren is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and a Trustee of the House of Illustration. She was named Waterstones Children's Laureate in 2017.