Little Badman and the Game of Nightmares

Humza’s life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens aren’t trying to kill him, zombies aren’t trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.

To get Aisha’s attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and he’s determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.

Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?

Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''s Book of the Month

''Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.'' The Guardian

''A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.'' BookTrust<>

About the author

Humza Arshad is the first British YouTuber to have his own scripted comedy series on BBC Three in the mockumentary series Coconut. Since accumulating over ninety million views on his channel Humza has used his influence and comedy for a greater purpose. In 2015, Humza performed at one hundred and twenty schools using comedy to prevent at risk teens of becoming radicalised. He is currently an ambassador for YouTube's Creators For Change campaign.Henry White is a comedy writer, working in television, online, and most recently in children's fiction. He grew up in West London, began his career in animation, has written and directed adverts for the BBC, worked as a sitcom staff writer, and enjoys penning silly songs for comedy channels. He also has a birthmark shaped like a duck.

Product details

• Authors: Humza Arshad, Henry White, White Henry
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 06.03.2025
• EAN: 9780241509302
• ISBN: 978-0-241-50930-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 27 mm
• Series: Little Badman
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, Science fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, School stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction / General, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories