Operation Evil Genius, Danny Wallace
Operation Evil Genius, Danny Wallace
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Operation: Evil Genius

Author: Danny Wallace

Narrator: Joe Attewell

Unabridged: 3 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2024


Synopsis

What would you do if you woke up one day to find that your best friend has become your worst enemy?

That's exactly what happens to 11-year-old Ryan in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace, perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Stephen Mangan, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson, Helen Rutter, David Walliams and David Baddiel.

Separated only by a garden fence, Ryan and Tom have been best friends since they were two years old. But while Ryan is looking forward to starting secondary school together, Tom doesn't seem to want anything to do him with anymore. Suddenly, he’d rather hang out with mean Minnie and horrible Simon!

Ryan sets out to repair their friendship . . . but everything he tries backfires spectacularly. So Ryan decides that there’s only one thing for it – he must exact terrible revenge on his ex-best friend. Cue: Operation Evil Genius.

There’s only one problem… every time Ryan tries to make Tom look BAD, he ends up looking GOOD. As it turns out, Ryan is terrible at being terrible!

Don’t miss this hilarious and heart-warming comedy adventure about the magic of true friendship from the bestselling author of The Day the Screens Went Blank. Fully illustrated throughout by Gemma Correll. 

About Danny Wallace

Danny Wallace is an award-winning writer who’s done lots of silly things. He’s been a quiz show host. A character in a video game. He’s made TV shows about monkeys, robots, and starting his own country. He has written lots of books for grown ups, in which he uses words like ‘invidious’, and he pretends he knows what they mean but he doesn’t. He thinks you’re terrific. Danny’s first book for children, Hamish and the Worldstoppers, was the first in a bestselling series, and his recent standalones, The Day the Screens Went Blank and The Luckiest Kid in the World are highly acclaimed. The Boss of Everyone is his latest novel for readers age 8+.

About Gemma Correll

Gemma Correll is an award-winning cartoonist, writer, and illustrator. Her work has been featured in The New York TimesLos Angeles Times, NPR, Elle, and Forbes, among many others. She has written her own books and illustrated several others for adult and children’s publishers. Her design clients include Hallmark, The New York Times, Progressive, and JetBlue. She has done product partnerships with The Whitney Museum, Converse, Keurig, and numerous other brands. Her products are available in various stores, including World Market. Every year since 2016, she has created social media campaigns for Mental Health America during Mental Health Awareness Month. In short, her work is everywhere. Originally from Britain, she now lives in California with her husband and two pugs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by LudmilaM on June 23, 2024

4.25 stars. What a charming and fun book! This is the third book I’ve read by Danny Wallace that I thouroughly enjoyed. I think he is becoming my favourite author. The main character wants to "punish" his best friend for not wanting to be friends with him, and wants to make him look bad, but everyth......more

Goodreads review by Francesca on March 08, 2025

Danny Wallace (not David Walliams!) can do no wrong!!! This was another gem. I wasn't quite sure to begin with, but then it just got funnier and funnier, plus the illustrations just add to the story no end. This guy should be in every junior/middle school library as a matter of course.......more

Goodreads review by Bill on November 13, 2024

A great children's book about two friends who separate over the reactions to the losss of a funny uncle......more

Goodreads review by Steph on August 25, 2024

I enjoyed this! It’s funny! Nothing quite goes right for our poor MC, who just wants his best friend back. Trying to make others hate him only ends in disaster… and he starts to have some deep realisations himself! I loved the stuff about his big sister (my big brother is one of my best friends so I......more