Pirates in the Navy

by Tendayi Viki
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Good Books rating 3.75
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  • ID: 1375
  • Added: 2025-10-05
  • Updated: 2025-10-05
  • Reviews: 4
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storytel.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
good 4.00

The book is praised for its heartwarming and touching story, with comparisons to Roald Dahl's work. Some find it funny and lighthearted, while others appreciate its simplicity and contemporary themes.

Many reviewers found the book to be a heartwarming and touching story, with some even suggesting that David Walliams could be the next Roald Dahl. The book's humor and lightheartedness were particularly appreciated, making it a enjoyable read for both children and adults. The story's simplicity and contemporary themes were also highlighted as strengths. However, some reviewers felt that the comparison to Roald Dahl might be a bit of a stretch, as the book lacks some of the magic found in Dahl's works. Overall, the book was seen as a cute and enjoyable story that brings families closer together.

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    I loved it! It's a heartwarming and a heart touching story. Don't you think that David Walliams can be the next Roald Dahl? But I do!

    Hilarious, I absolutely loved it - I will want to read it again, in fact I am already regretting giving this book to charity shortly after I'd read it.

    There is a wonderful simplicity to David Walliams' children's books, which I love. They are funny, earthy, and don't shirk from topics which, I imagine, some authors would steer clear of for fear of offending someone.

goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
hilarious 4.50

Mr Stink is a hilarious and heartwarming book about a lonely man and a young girl who form an unlikely friendship. The story is both funny and a bit sad, but ultimately, it's one of the best books the reviewer has ever read.

Mr Stink by David Walliams is a delightful and humorous tale that captures the hearts of readers. The story revolves around a lonely man named Mr Stink, who sits on a bench in town, and a young girl named Chloe who befriends him. Their bond is heartwarming, and Chloe's efforts to help Mr Stink lead to a series of funny and touching moments. The narrative is filled with laughter, but it also has a bittersweet ending that adds depth to the story. Despite the sad conclusion, the book is incredibly funny and one of the best the reviewer has ever read. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh with a touch of emotion.

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    This is a really, really hilarious book, probably one of the best I have read in my life

    Despite the sad ending, this is a really, really hilarious book, probably one of the best I have read in my life

    Mr Stink is a lonely man who always sits on a bench in town. Nobody ever comes and has a chat with him until one day a young girl called Chloe comes by.

peterfisk.com · Unknown · 2020-05-16
touching 3.50

The book is a touching and humorous story about a girl who befriends a tramp, with a moral lesson about kindness and empathy. The writing is variable, with some parts being excellent and others not so much, but overall it's a worthwhile read.

The book is a heartwarming tale that starts with humor and ends with a deeply emotional message. It's a story that can make kids giggle and adults reflect on the importance of kindness and understanding. The writing is not consistently strong, but it has its moments that make it a memorable read. The characters are well-developed, and the moral lessons are clear and impactful. It's a book that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, but it's important to have tissues ready for the emotional ending.

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    Ever book of David Walliams surprises me and kids again and again. Mr Stink starts absolutely hilarious and had my kids giggling and guffawing (particular when Mr Stink goes on TV!) and then had them bawling in one of the most emotional, touching endings of a children's book I have read since Charlotte's Web

    This wasn't up to the standard of either The Boy in the Dress or Gangsta Granny. The story was slight. Mildly-bullied girl who is not her mother's favourite child befriends stinky old tramp and his trick-performing dog. The tramp is, almost inevitably this story is so cliched, a Lord with a sob story.

    Mr Stink’ (2009) and ‘Gangsta Granny’ (2011) — both entertaining and amusing novels from the now very commercially successful pen of David Walliams.

ideatovalue.com · Unknown · 2020-04-17
peculiar 3.00

The reviewer found the book to be a peculiar story with moments of sweetness and silliness. They appreciated the characters and the audiobook narration but felt the story could have been more cohesive and less confusing.

The reviewer had a mixed experience with this book, liking it at times and not at others. They found the characters well-crafted, particularly Chloe and her family, and enjoyed the camaraderie between Chloe and her dad. The audiobook narration was praised for its humor and variety of voices. However, the reviewer was confused by the changes in Mr. Stink's personality and the abrupt shifts between silly jokes and serious moments. They felt the story could have been more cohesive and less confusing, but overall, it was a sweet and weird book that had some heart.

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    I think I liked this. I did and then I didn’t then I did again. It had moments of being sweet but then it would go silly again and then weird, then it would circle back to being sweet.

    At best I think it was a peculiar story, one that certainly left me with a lot of questions.

    I listened to this as an audio book and Walliams narrated it with the help of Matt Lucus. They both did a great job, the story translated well to audio well and with the pair of them doing a variety of voices it was a fun listen.

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