When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe’s speech becomes famous all over the world!

Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go . . .and that’s how an ordinary boy like Joe ended up with the most extraordinary job. Now the fun can really start.

The Accidental Prime Minster by Tom McLaughlin
Published by Oxford University Press

  • The Accidental Prime Minister
  • The Accidental Prime Minister
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  • The Accidental Prime Minister
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Reviews

Nominated for 12 awards. 

“There is heart and warmth in between the dastardly villains (the other politicians, obviously) and slapstick jokes. McLaughlin’s writing is perfectly pitched, with an ending that no one will see coming!”

– The Book Trust 

“One of our Books of the Year 2015 – April 2015 Debut of the Month.”

– Lovereading4kids

“With this on the shelf, you’ll have children voting to read!”

– The Reading Zone

“For Camerons, Cleggs, Milibands – and I dare say, Brands – everywhere.”

– The Times