--- product_id: 17106597 title: "Boom!" brand: "mark haddon" price: "WS$80" currency: WST in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://samoa.desertcart.com/products/17106597-boom store_origin: WS region: Samoa --- # Boom! **Brand:** mark haddon **Price:** WS$80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Boom! by mark haddon - **How much does it cost?** WS$80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [samoa.desertcart.com](https://samoa.desertcart.com/products/17106597-boom) ## Best For - mark haddon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mark haddon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Boom! ## Images ![Boom! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517JcTpDoyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Someone should buy this book *by P***P on Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2011* Here's an interesting factoid. There are 51 reviews for this book as of this writing, and 46 of them are from Vine reviewers, who get free books and are asked to submit reviews. The most recent review is 10 months old. So, I somehow suspect that Haddon is not going to be buying a new Porsche with his royalties. Which is a shame, because this is a very entertaining book. The plot is pretty standard, (my teacher is an alien), although the ending is zanier and more fun than I expected. The two lead characters are appealing. Granted, they are written to be older, wiser, funnier and more insightful than would be age appropriate, but I am willing to overlook that since it means they are wiser, funnier, and more insightful. The byplay between Jimbo and his sister is wonderfully done, which adds a nice amount of variety to the character interactions. I don't think British slang is a problem, since most of it can be figured out from context, and the rest doesn't matter. It's not like the book is written in some obscure dialect, there are just a few unfamiliar words. But at bottom bear this in mind - there are some truly funny lines and bits of dialogue in this book. There is some great deadpan humor, in a Greg Hefley "Diary..." kind of way. There are rewards to be found, and don't forget that someone besides me has to actually buy this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Silly Fun *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013* An entertaining adventure romp that is fast paced and quirky enough to appeal to the most reluctant readers. What does a kid do when he discovers his teachers are not who they seem to be? Who would believe him if he said aliens had taken over their bodies and were planning something terrible? Answer: Find out what they are up to himself. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2010* I'm a fan of Mark Haddon. I loved "The Curious Incident..." especially, and thought "A Spot of Bother," while not as good, was still an enjoyable enough read. So, I was delighted to see a new Mark Haddon book pop up in the Vine newsletter and ordered it immediately. Of course, it wasn't until I received it that I realized it was really a juvenile fiction book aimed at ages 10+. Still, I remember fondly reading a lot of fiction as a kid, especially the works of fantastic writers like Roald Dahl and Gene Kemp, and though I don't have children myself, I certainly still recall what makes a good, memorable story.So... Boom. Well it's fun, I will say that. It rattles along at a fair old pace, it's an easy read, and it's funny too. I think youngsters will love it. There's quite a few rather British references in here, and as an ex-pat Brit, I had no problem with these, but some US-based readers may not 'get' them all. However, they do not detract from the story in any way. I think Mark Haddon writes well for his target audience with a style that is quirky and irreverent. There's some neat tricks in here -- the alien spider monkey's bastardization of the English language by picking up on pop-culture references is cute, for example -- and the novel does just enough to keep the imagination flowing throughout.What it lacks, for me, and why I knocked off a couple of stars, is that it didn't really move me emotionally or provide me with any kind of message. Now, that may sound like a silly criticism, after all, not every story needs to provide the depth that some of the great books by Roald Dahl did (and that sure is a hard act to follow), but I think that while Boom is certainly recommended and a fun read, it's just as likely to be forgotten quite quickly. I believe Boom needed a bit more of an emotional kick, and perhaps to have been a little more engaging, to thrust it from being merely good to truly great. It's worth noting, however, that this is a re-write of one of Haddon's very early books, so there's a good chance that much of his other children's literature is even better. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://samoa.desertcart.com/products/17106597-boom](https://samoa.desertcart.com/products/17106597-boom) --- *Product available on Desertcart Samoa* *Store origin: WS* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*