David Baddiel 4 Book Set (Birthday Boy, Taylor Turbochaser, Accidentally Famous, Head Kid)

This four-book collection brings together stories by David Baddiel, including Head Kid, Birthday Boy, The Taylor TurboChaser and The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous. Across the set, the books explore wish-fulfilment adventures and everyday school life that takes unexpected turns, presented with a lively, humorous tone.

One title asks what might happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest child in school. Another follows a birthday-themed story described as a fast-paced, entertaining read for ages 9+, featuring illustrations by Jim Field. The collection also includes a road-trip story centred on Amy Taylor, who loves cars and dreams of being a driver, and a tale in which an ordinary boy’s life changes when a documentary crew arrives at his school to film a TV series.

Included titles

• Head Kid
• Birthday Boy
• The Taylor TurboChaser
• The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous

Key details

• Four-book collection by David Baddiel
• Includes Head Kid, Birthday Boy, The Taylor TurboChaser and The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous
• Birthday Boy is described as suitable for readers aged 9+
• Birthday Boy features illustrations by Jim Field

Synopses

Head Kid

A wish-fulfilment adventure that asks what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school.

Birthday Boy

Described as a hilarious, fast-paced read for 9+ readers, with wish-fulfilment, heart and humour. The story is brought to life with witty, stylish illustrations by Jim Field.

The Taylor TurboChaser

A road-trip rollercoaster with a twist, centred on Amy Taylor. Amy loves cars and dreams of being a driver, but her old wheelchair is slow and has a broken wheel; when she gets a new electric one, it is exciting at first, until she wants more power and her best friend Rahul, a genius inventor, becomes involved.

The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous

Billy Smith considers himself completely ordinary, right down to his name. When a documentary crew arrives at his school to film the TV series School Daze, everything changes.