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Relative Disasters: A Little Book of Silly Verse Kindle Edition

by Wilkie Martin (Author), Ade Gorst (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

A short collection of darky humorous silly verse

detailing the unfortunate demise of various relatives from a plethora of perils.

Containing six silly nonsense poems and two short poems.

If you'd like Edward Lear, you'll love the hilarious Relative Disasters by Wilkie Martin.

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  1. Reading age
    7 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    60 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 31, 2017
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  8. ISBN-13
    978-1910302095
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0721NX77Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Witcherley Book Company (July 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1910302082
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Wilkie Martin

Wilkie Martin

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Wilkie Martin is a bestselling comedy and cozy mystery writer. He lives in the Cotswolds, UK with his partner in a town remarkably similar to the fictional Sorenchester of his unhuman series, although he has never come across a policeman there like Inspector Hobbes.

He loves cooking, especially curries which is why his characters tend to like things spicy and despite living as far away from the coast as is possible in the UK, he is a qualified scuba diving instructor.

Wilkie's latest book is a comedy crime fantasy story - Inspector Hobbes and the Common People.

There are now 5 books in his unhuman series of comedy cozy mystery fantasy novels, described by Cotswold Life magazine as 'odd, inventive and genuinely very funny indeed':

I - Inspector Hobbes and the Blood

II - Inspector Hobbes and the Curse

III - Inspector Hobbes and the Gold Diggers

IV - Inspector Hobbes and the Bones

V - Inspector Hobbes and the Common People

They can be read standalone but are best read in order. They are available on kindle, paperback, large print paperback, hardback and audiobooks.

Find the first 3 unhuman books together in his ebook bundle - First Ever Unhuman Bundle.

Find the first 4 unhuman books in the Hobbes omnibus (paperback, hardback and audiobook).

He also has a fantasy thriller - Razor

an a little book of silly verse - Relative Disasters - that chronicles the various humorous but fatal mishaps that happen to family members.

Children's books are written as Wilkie J. Martin, and a cookbook as his character A.C. Caplet.

For an update on when the next book is available visit his website http://www.wilkiemartin.com and signup for his newsletter.

Awards:

Inspector Hobbes and the Blood was shortlisted for the Impress Prize for New Writers 2012.

Inspector Hobbes and the Blood audiobook was a nominee for Audiobook Reviewer (ABR) Listener Award 2018 in Fantasy, Mystery, Humor.

Inspector Hobbes and the Bones audiobook WINNER of Indpendent Audiobook Award Fantasy 2019.

Inspector Hobbes and the Bones audiobook nominee VoiceArts Award Fantasy 2019.

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  • Robin Leigh Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars EDWARD LEAR IT APPEARS MAY HAVE BEEN REINCARNATED
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018
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    Reading this short book by Wilkie Martin has triggered my memory of being a child and reading those books written by Edward Lear.

    Edward Lear had been an English Renaissance Man of the 19th century, an individual who had an array of several interests; and Mr. Lear it had been being an artist, author, illustrator, musician as well as being a poet. As a child I can remember reading his collections of nonsensical poems, songs, short stories, and especially those hilarious limericks he had written and had made popular.

    Mr. Martin writing style seems to emulate that of Mr. Lear which is rather refreshing these day. And to personalize the items contained in this book, he has made sure to humorize his own unfortunate personal life and as the title indicates, disasters involving members of his own family.

    For putting a little silly humor into the lives of his readers and myself, I’ve given this book and its author 5 STARS.
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  • JessicaR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Poems noir. Absolutely worth it for the comedy value.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
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    I had to work a small bit occasionally on the rhyme scan but the content was worth it. A really great black comedy.
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  • J. M. Baddeley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Way too Short... Hilarious
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2018
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    Dear Wilkie,

    This was way too short. I haven’t laughed as much since I read the first Inspector Hobbes.
    Please write more!

    Yours in anticipation,
    Justine
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  • Seffie
    4.0 out of 5 stars As the title says
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
    It was silly but fun and the cartoons were great. I absolutely loved all of the Inspector Hobbs books and i'm hoping for a lot more books.
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  • Deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars A poet! I didn't know it!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018
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    Love this man's writing! I'm feeling the need for a new Unhuman book.. he is always fun to read. Soon, please?
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  • Justmenow
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not Funny
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
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    One verse was slightly humorous but the rest were mean spirited with a strong prejudice against anyone that is overweight, and not funny. Do Not recommend. Amazon should be ashamed to even offer this.
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  • Simple Cooking
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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    I have enjoyed everything Wilkie Martin has written. This book was a good change of pace.
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  • Steve G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly, “a little book of silly verse”
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017
    I found this description to be perfect. The poems are very silly, but this is not inconsistent with other Wilkie Martin’s writings. I enjoyed the book and it showed me a slightly different side of Martin than I saw in his Inspector Hobbes series.
    Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley for review purposes.
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  • sir.albion
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2019
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    Great book - wish it was longer, so funny though
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  • John H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wilkie Martins book of poetry is just as funny as his series of Inspector Hobbes a brilliant author ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
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    Wilkie Martins book of poetry is just as funny as his series of Inspector Hobbes a brilliant author of humourous books
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  • Dorothy Elizabeth Edwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
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    It is brilliant. I love Wilkie Martins writing and really wish he would write more Inspector Hobbs books especially
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