Just Disgusting!

JUST DISGUSTING! is the fifth book in the series. Published in 2002 it consists of nine short stories on various disgusting topics. (WARNING: This is the most disgusting book out of all the books in the JUST! series and if you don’t believe me, just read it, well, if you CAN because it’s SO disgusting that most people don’t even make it past the first page and if you think that’s a challenge then you’re absolutely right!)

Is this the right book for you?

Take the DISGUSTING TEST and find out. Score one point for each YES answer.

Do you do any—or all—of the following: pick your nose, talk in burps or wee in the swimming pool?
Do you ever wear the same undies two (or more) years in a row?
Do you wish you knew the most disgusting word in the world?
Do you think Brussel sprouts are a delicious, mouth-watering treat?
Do you like stories about disgusting things like dead flies, giant slugs and mysterious brown blobs?

So, What’s your score?

3–5: You are completely and utterly disgusting. You will love this book.
1 – 2: You are fairly disgusting. You will love this book.
0: You are a disgusting liar. You will love this book.

Awards

BILBY (Books I Loved Best Yearly) Winner Younger Readers 2004
COOL (Canberra’s Own Outstanding List) Winner Older Readers 2003
KOALA (Kids Own Australian Literature Awards) Winner Older Readers 2003
KROC (Kids Reading Oz Choice) Most Popular Book 2003
YABBA (Young Australians Best Book Awards) Winner Older Readers 2003

What are the stories?

1

101 Really Disgusting Things
2
Brussel Sprouts
3
Go to Bed
4
Cake of Doom
5
Two Brown Blobs
6
Shut Up!
7
Fun with Andy and Danny
8
Deadflyella
9
The Story of the Very Stupid Boy and the Very Big Slug

“Mad, fun and way out there!”

Disney Adventures

“I read it aloud to make grown-ups feel sick”

Harrison (8)

“The minute I bought the book home, my sons (9 and 11) were to be seen spread out on the floor reading the book together. Sharing. Giggling. Thank you, Mr Griffiths”

Viewpoint