
Finn's Epic Fails
The hilarious new series packed with school fails, friendship, pranks and chaos!
Phil Earle(Author)
Simon & Schuster Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 29. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-3985-4616-5 (ISBN)
Description
A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates.
?Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary.
'A comedy classic and hilarious page-turner from a genuinely brilliant writer.' Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates series
'Pure comedy genius - Finn's Epic Fails will have you howling with laughter and cheering for more! This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!' - Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
'Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!' - Rob Biddulph, author of Draw With Rob
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHY
Mortifying moments
Laughter guaranteed
Disastrous supply teachers
A stinky stray dog who may just be the PERFECT best friend
PRANKS!
Mates who save the day
OFF THE SCALE FAILOMETERS!!!
And much more...!
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle won the 2022 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year, the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the Times Children's Book of the Year.
?Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary.
'A comedy classic and hilarious page-turner from a genuinely brilliant writer.' Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates series
'Pure comedy genius - Finn's Epic Fails will have you howling with laughter and cheering for more! This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!' - Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
'Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!' - Rob Biddulph, author of Draw With Rob
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHY
Mortifying moments
Laughter guaranteed
Disastrous supply teachers
A stinky stray dog who may just be the PERFECT best friend
PRANKS!
Mates who save the day
OFF THE SCALE FAILOMETERS!!!
And much more...!
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle won the 2022 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year, the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the Times Children's Book of the Year.
Reviews / Votes
'A masterclass in funny! Finn's Epic Fails is a must-read for anyone who's ever felt like life was falling down around them. Phil Earle crafts a riotous, hilarious (and actually rather moving) tale about the biggest loser since Wimpy Kid, and you'll be laughing from beginning to end. Never before has failing been such a joy!' -- Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey 'The literary equivalent of a kickabout in the park . . . Good pungent fun.' -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times * 'Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!' -- Rob Biddulph 'Absolutely captures how mortifying school can be! Painfully accurate, like Adrian Mole with smartphones.' -- Louie Stowell 'Pure comedy genius. This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!' -- Jenny Pearson 'Packed with awkward antics and off-the-scale fails, Finn's Epic Fails is a side-splittingly silly treat for fans of Wimpy Kid.' -- Jennifer Bell 'A comedy classic and hilarious page-turner from a genuinely brilliant writer.' -- Liz Pichon 'This funny, clever story champions the underdog.' * Daily Mail * 'Move over Wimpy Kid and watch out Lottie Brooks - there's a new hapless hero in town! Laugh out loud, warm-hearted and winning, it can't FAIL to put a smile on your face.' -- Ross Montgomery 'Mortifying in all the best ways, Finn's Epic Fails is hilariously relatable and I loved cringing my way through it!' -- Mel Taylor-BessentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
b-w illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-4616-5 (9781398546165)
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Phil Earle
Finn's Epic Fails
The hilarious new series packed with school fails, friendship, pranks and chaos!
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01/2026
Simon & Schuster Children's
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