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Books in the Humorous genre:

The Boy Who Was Followed Home (1975)

In desperation after Robert is followed home by 27 hippomotami, his parents call in a not very reputable witch. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Margaret Mahy
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The Great Christmas Kidnaping Caper (1975)

Marvin the Magnificent and his mouse gang, Fats and Raymond, are on the case when Santa disappears just before Christmas. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Jean Van Leeuwen
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Silly Mysteries (1975)

Three friends, two mysteries and a mystery surprise.

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Author(s): John Peterson
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

The Smartest Bear and His Brother Oliver (1975)

Ronald decides to stay up all winter and finish reading the encyclopedia to prove he is better than his brother Oliver. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Alice Bach
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The World of Ukridge (1975)

Stories from Ukridge (He Rather Enjoyed It), Eggs, Beans and Crumpets, Nothing Serious, A Few Quick Ones, and Plum Pie.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

The Yak, the Python and the Frog (1975)

Some little-known facts are revealed that will be useful for those thinking of choosing an exotic pet.

Author(s): Hilaire Belloc
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Asterix and the Cauldron (1976)

A Gaulish chief asks Asterix’s village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief steals back the cash while Asterix is standing watch. Can Asterix and Obelix recover the riches? Read online at archive.org.&nbs... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and the Great Crossing (1976)

Asterix and Obelix are lost at sea. They finally reach what they think is a Roman colony. But it turns out to be a New World. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Church Mice Spread Their Wings (1976)

The vestry mice decide that what they really need is a weekend jaunt in the country - and Sampson might come along to keep them company.

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits (1976)

The Bellman, the Baker and their friends go in pursuit of the elusive Snark and, unfortunately, find one -- it’s a Boojum you see.

Author(s): Lewis Carroll
Illustrator(s): Quentin Blake

Jeeves, Jeeves, Jeeves: Three Novels (1976)

An omnibus volume containing How Right You Are, Jeeves, Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves and The Tie That Binds.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

The Old Joke Book (1976)

A collection of jokes, cartoons and humorous verse.

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Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Janet Ahlberg

The Uncollected Wodehouse (1976)

A collection of hither-to uncollected articles and stories by the Master.

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Author(s): Malcolm Muggeridge
P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

The World of Blandings (1976)

Includes short stories and the novels Something Fresh (Something New) and Summer Lightning. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

Asterix and Caesar’s Gift (1977)

Tremensdelirius gets the deed to Asterix’s little village. But he foolishly trades it for a drink in the tavern. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield (1977)

Julius Caesar wants to parade with the shield of his adversary Vercingetorix. But where is it? Will Caesar or Asterix and his friends find it first? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Barney Bipple’s Magic Dandelions (1977)

Barney receives three dandelions which will grant three wishes, but things soon get out of hand. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Carol Chapman
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The Church Mice Adrift (1977)

When Sampson and the church mice are ejected from the vestry by a gang of homeless rats, Sampson preys on the rats’ greed to set them adrift. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

Grouchy Uncle Otto (1977)

Oliver bear goes to help his sick Uncle Otto.

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Author(s): Alice Bach
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Gulliver’s Travels (1977)

A satirical look at human society through the eyes of giants, midgets and horses.

Author(s): Jonathan Swift
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

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