Marlon is now slightly older and is faced with the problem of how to amuse himself, having exhausted all the appeal of creating intergalactic battles with his long-suffering mum's furniture. "I wish I had someone to play with" complains Marlon, and goes off in search of companions Alligatina, Boomps-a-daisy and Basher.
He finds the friends dressed as the three Musketeers, but they're reluctant to let him join in their fun—"We'll think about it" being their refrain. Marlon persuades his mum and grumpy Granny to help him put together a dressing-up costume, but finds that his monster friends keep changing their game and he's still excluded! However, the tables are turned when Marlon's luxurious paddling pool appears in his back garden.
Sebastian's Sleepover
When Mrs Smart promises Sebastian a special treat for getting top marks in his music exam, there’s just one thing he wants: a sleepover with Laura, Lester and Luke. Mrs Smart is horrified – with the Large children involved, things are guaranteed to get out of hand!
This time, however, it’s Sebastian who’s having all the accidents – breaking the new TV, messing up his mum’s designer wardrobe and spilling paint on the carpet.
When Mrs Smart blames her unwanted guests, Laura, Lester and Luke are sent back home.
But Sebastian hasn’t given up on his sleepover – it will just have to be at the Large house instead, where anything goes ... and that's far more fun!
