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The first edition of the book, published by Puffin.

The Bugalugs Bum Thief is a funny children's book written by Australian author Tim Winton. It was first published in 1991.

What is The Bugalugs Bum Thief About?

This book tells a hilarious mystery story about a boy named Skeeta Anderson. One morning, Skeeta wakes up and discovers that his bottom is missing! Even stranger, he finds out that everyone else in his town, Bugalugs, has also lost their bottoms. Skeeta then decides to become a detective and find out who the mysterious "bum thief" is.

What Do Readers Think?

Many readers have shared their thoughts about The Bugalugs Bum Thief:

  • Some people really enjoyed the book, finding it quick, fun, and funny. They recommended it for both younger and older readers who want a fast, amusing story. Parents also enjoyed reading it aloud to their children.
  • Other readers felt the book was okay, but mostly for those who find the topic of bottoms funny. They thought it was best suited for very young children, around 4 to 7 years old.
  • Many readers simply found the book incredibly funny, saying they "laughed their bum off!"

Stage Show

The monkey baa theatre company has created a play based on The Bugalugs Bum Thief. They have performed this play many times across Australia:

  • Their first tour was in 1988, visiting schools in New South Wales (NSW).
  • A second tour followed in 1989, reaching schools, libraries, and community halls in NSW, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Victoria, and Tasmania. During this tour, they also performed at the Glen Street Theatre in Sydney.
  • In 2002, they toured again, performing at 13 theatres in NSW, the ACT, and the Arts Centre in Melbourne.
  • In 2005 and 2006, the play toured Queensland in partnership with the Queensland Arts Council.
  • More monkey baa productions of the play were staged in Sydney theatres in April and May 2015.

Part of a Book Series

The Bugalugs Bum Thief is part of a collection called "Aussie Bites." This is a series of Australian children's books published by Puffin Books.

Awards Won

This funny book has won some special awards:

  • 1994: It won the CROW Award (Children Reading Outstanding Writers) for the Focus list (Years 3-5).
  • 1998: It won the YABBA Awards (Young Australians Best Book Awards) for Fiction for Younger Readers.
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