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The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. It was published by Pan Macmillan Australia and is available for purchase online. The book continues the adventures of Andy and Terry, who live in a 117-storey treehouse that just keeps growing. The new storeys include a pyjama-party room, a water-ski park, an Underpants Museum, and a giant-fighting-robot arena. The book is filled with slapstick humour and cartoon-style illustrations, making it a fun and engaging read for young fans of the series.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Book title | The 117-Storey Treehouse |
| Author | Andy Griffiths |
| Illustrator | Terry Denton |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan Australia |
| Series | Treehouse Books |
| Series number | 9 |
| Awards | ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children 2020, YABBA Award for Fiction for Older Readers 2020, KOALA Award for Fiction for Older Readers 2020 |
| Previous books in the series | The 13-Storey Treehouse, The 26-Storey Treehouse, The 39-Storey Treehouse, The 52-Storey Treehouse, The 65-Storey Treehouse, The 78-Storey Treehouse, The 91-Storey Treehouse, The 104-Storey Treehouse |
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The ninth book in the Treehouse series
The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. The book was published by Pan Macmillan Australia and is available in paperback.
The Treehouse series is filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humour and cartoon-style illustrations. The 117-storey treehouse has 13 new levels, including a tiny-horse level, a pyjama-party room, an Underpants Museum, a photo-bombing booth, a circus, a giant-fighting-robot arena, a water-ski park filled with flesh-eating piranhas, and the Door of Doom.
In this book, Andy and Terry live in a 117-storey treehouse, which used to be 104 storeys but just keeps growing! For as long as they have been writing books together, Andy has been the narrator and Terry has been the illustrator. However, in this story, Terry wants to narrate, and when he does, the story goes out of control. The Story Police arrive to arrest the whole treehouse team for crimes against storytelling! Andy, Terry, and Jill go on the run, but how long can they evade the Story Police and stay out of Story Jail?
The 117-Storey Treehouse has received positive reviews, with many praising the humour and illustrations. It has also won awards, including the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children in 2020, the YABBA Award for Fiction for Older Readers in 2020, and the KOALA Award for Fiction for Older Readers in 2020.
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Written by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. The book is filled with the duo's signature slapstick humour and cartoon-style illustrations. It is an illustrated chapter book with minimal text and maximum black-and-white drawings, packed with jokes and non-stop action.
Andy Griffiths is Australia's number-one children's author and has won numerous awards for his books, including the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children in 2020 and the YABBA Award for Fiction for Older Readers in 2020. He has worked as a high-school teacher, been the lead singer in a rock band, and is a stand-up comedian. Griffiths is passionate about inspiring a love of books in young readers and works as an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Project in Australia.
Terry Denton is known for his humorous illustration style and has worked with Griffiths on many books, including the Treehouse series and Killer Koalas from Outer Space. He lives in Australia with his wife and three children.
In The 117-Storey Treehouse, Andy and Terry's treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a tiny-horse level, a pyjama-party room, an Underpants Museum, a photo-bombing booth, a circus, a giant-fighting-robot arena, and the Door of Doom. Andy and Terry invite readers to join them in their ever-growing treehouse, which now has 117 storeys (up from 104!) However, when Terry tries to narrate the story instead of just illustrating it, things go awry, and the Story Police arrive to arrest the whole treehouse team for crimes against storytelling!
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Features 13 new storeys
The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, adding 13 storeys to the previous 104. The new storeys include:
- A tiny-horse level
- A pyjama-party room
- An Underpants Museum
- A photo-bombing booth
- A waiting room
- A Door of Doom
- A circus
- A giant-fighting-robot arena
- A traffic school
- A water-ski park filled with flesh-eating piranhas
- A treehouse visitor centre with a 24-hour information desk
- A penguin-powered flying treehouse tour bus
- A gift shop
The book was released in Australia in July 2019 and continues the series' use of meta and absurdist humour. It sees the return of Andy, Terry, and Jill, who find themselves in trouble with the Story Police. To escape their cage behind the Door of Doom, Terry draws a dot, which becomes a deep hole that the Story Police fall into. The friends escape and return to the treehouse.
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Includes a pyjama-party room
The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. The book was released in Australia in 2024, and is filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humour. The story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations.
The 117-storey treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a pyjama-party room. The pyjama-party room is a space where Andy, Terry, and their friends can hang out and relax in their pyjamas. They can play games, watch movies, or just chill and talk. The room is described as a cosy and fun space, with comfortable furniture and colourful decorations. It is a place where they can escape from the excitement and adventures of the treehouse and just be themselves.
The pyjama-party room is also a great place for sleepovers. Andy and Terry can invite their friends to spend the night, and they can all stay up late telling stories, sharing secrets, and giggling into the early hours of the morning. They can even have a midnight snack and make shadow puppets on the wall. The room is equipped with sleeping bags, pillows, and soft blankets, so everyone can snuggle up and drift off to sleep when they are ready.
The addition of the pyjama-party room to the treehouse provides a space for Andy, Terry, and their friends to bond, create memories, and simply enjoy each other's company. It adds a sense of comfort and camaraderie to their adventurous lives in the treehouse. Whether they are having deep conversations or just goofing around, the pyjama-party room becomes a special place that fosters friendship and fun.
The 117-Storey Treehouse is a delightful addition to the beloved Treehouse series, and the pyjama-party room is just one of the many exciting new features that young readers can explore and enjoy.
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Released by Pan Macmillan Australia
The book was released in Australia by Pan Macmillan Australia, who acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to lands, waters, and communities. They pay their respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Andy Griffiths is Australia's number-one children's author. His books, including the popular Treehouse series, have been hugely successful internationally, winning awards and becoming bestsellers in the UK and the USA as well as in Australia. Andy Griffiths has worked as a high-school teacher, been the lead singer in a rock band, and is a stand-up comedian. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is passionate about inspiring a love of books in young readers.
Terry Denton is known for his humorous illustration style and has worked with Andy Griffiths on the Treehouse series and the JUST! books. He lives in Australia with his wife and three kids.
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Frequently asked questions
The 117-Storey Treehouse is the ninth book in the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. The book features a pajama-party room, a water-ski park filled with flesh-eating piranhas, an Underpants Museum, a giant-fighting-robot arena, and the Door of Doom.
The 117-Storey Treehouse was released in Australia in 2024.
The book is available for purchase on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. It is also available for pre-order on Booktopia.
