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Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic

Lil' Muffin Drops the Mic

Summary

From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. The perfect story for readers age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel and Adam B Wins the Internet!

Ever since his dad left, James can't seem to stop worrying about everything. His favourite hobby, baking, is a fun (and delicious!) distraction, but no matter how many AMAZING brownies he makes, James still feels like there's a missing ingredient in his life . . .

Until he discovers rapping, and he's COMPLETELY hooked. It's not long before James starts writing his own raps about everything - from music and cakes to his giant pet rabbit, Graham!

So when he hears that grime artist star Brukka is on the hunt for young talent, James starts to wonder: could this be his chance to share his MUFFINS, his MUSIC, and maybe even his feelings with the whole school? If he could only find the confidence . . .

Full of laugh-out-loud illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett, this is the children's read of the summer!

Reviews

  • The hugely popular comedian mixes muffins with music in his hilarious debut children's novel
    Waterstones.com

About the authors

Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian, actor and writer. A former maths teacher, he is now known for his award-winning series The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, his weekly topical show The Ranganation, his sitcom The Reluctant Landlord and the BAFTA nominated Asian Provocateur, which features Romesh's mum.

Amongst all of this, he still manages to squeeze in time to record his award-winning podcast 'Hip Hop Saved My Life', to write his regular Midlife Crisis column for the Guardian, and to pen his bestselling autobiography, Straight Outta Crawley. DJ Muffin drops the Mic is his first children's book and gave him an excuse to write about two of his favourite things - hip hop and cake.
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James Lancett (Illustrator)

James Lancett is a bestselling illustrator, storyboard artist and yellow-sock lover! As a child he was obsessed with cartoons, video games and all things fantasy. Now he's a grown-up, he gets to fulfil his childhood dream and works as an illustrator and storyboarder.
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