Worst. Holiday. Ever.

A Family Holiday. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Everything. Absolutely everything.

In Worst. Holiday. Ever., David Baddiel delivers a brilliantly chaotic, laugh-out-loud comedy about a family holiday that goes spectacularly, hilariously, catastrophically wrong. From the moment the bags are packed, nothing goes to plan — and for young readers who have ever survived a family trip, every page will feel painfully, brilliantly relatable.

With Baddiel's signature sharp wit, fast-paced storytelling, and characters that leap off the page, this is a children's comedy that parents will find themselves sneaking a read of when the kids are asleep. Funny, warm, and gloriously silly, it is everything a great holiday read should be.

Why Kids Love This Book

• A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy for readers aged 8–12
• Brilliantly relatable family holiday chaos from start to finish
• Sharp, witty writing from David Baddiel, one of the UK's best-loved children's authors
• Perfect for reluctant readers who want a story that moves quickly and never slows down
• A fantastic read for long journeys — holiday or otherwise

Rent Worst. Holiday. Ever. from BookJoy — the perfect book for before, during, or after an actual holiday.