My Parents Are Out Of Control Paperback – 6 Jun. 2013

I could hear my.9 year old son laughing loudly from.his bedroom reading this.. he loved theSeries. He completed the entire set of the Rick Riordan books (seriously he read each one) so we were looking for something interesting but also lighter and funnier. This series is great & one book can be finished in 2 to 3 evenings of bedtime reading. Great stuff !

This book pretty much picks up where the first book left off in the ongoing story of Louis’s life as a 12-year-old trying to fit in at school and negotiate parental expectations, while furthering his career as a professional comedian. It isn’t absolutely necessary to have read the first book, but as events that occur in this slice of Louis’s adventures are impacted by what has gone on before, I recommend you do so to get the best of out of the book.The strength in Johnson’s writing is that he addresses a lot of the major concerns most 12 year olds are experiencing – so this isn’t children’s story where adults are somehow airbrushed out of the picture. Indeed, much of the humour and impetus in the story comes from Louis’s interaction with his parents. I love the fact that as Louis pours out his thoughts on their behaviour to his diary, we get to see their actions through his own take on the situation – while also understanding as adults what is going on in their lives and what is driving them to behave the way they do. So this is a book to be read on two levels, depending on which generation you are. It’s cleverly done and as a result is a funny, yet compassionate look at family life in the 21st century, as Johnson presents us with a father suddenly fragile as he is confronted with his own middle age at a time when his position at work comes under threat.Louis’s take on his father’s attempts to stay young and cool goes from amused tolerance to utter horror, when his father starts using the latest phrases on Louis’s classmates and overhauls his wardrobe. Meanwhile, Louis is having problems of his own, as the new school doesn’t seem to be working out all that well – to the extent that his much-hated former school is starting to look like a cosy haven…I thoroughly enjoyed this light-hearted look at what is actually a fairly gnarly subject and am looking forward to seeing what Frances makes of it. Very highly recommended.10/10

My 8 year old loved this, He did ask a lot of questions on the meanings of some of the words. It would suit kids who are 9 and above. I got curious and read a few chapters myself and found the book very entertaining.

I loved this book I loved the ending and I am glad you gave me the tips Lois! Definitely worth 5star rating and for children who like funny and happy books. For ages 8+ .

These books have got my 11 year old reading - she actually seems to be enjoying them - and is getting through them in a couple of weeks - rather than a book lasting her 6 months! Well done Pete Johnson!

This book is about a boy who wants to be on tv and he is a comedian who's parents start acting like they are teenagers and start saying yo dude and things like that. The only thing I dont like, is that it's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end.

Family Comedy romes. This is an awsome book. Along with the series this book is an uplifting read. Excellent book this was my highlight of the series

A great book. Only problem is that the performances should have been described in detailBut I still love it