Fries & Burgers: Born in the Outback

By Reza Jamal

A lightning-sparked funny, fantasy, mystery, humorous food adventure in the Aussie outback.

When a storm hits two caf s, fries and burgers spring to life-two misfit families who must outrun hungry predators, unlock strange new powers, and find their place in our world. They are determined to live on their own terms - because they refuse to be food on someone else's happy meal menu.How will the Fries family and Burger family survive the wild Australian outback?How will they find food?Who is this alien fry from outer-space?What happens when the two families meet accidently at a picnic?Perfect for: read-aloud fun (ages 3-5), independent readers (ages 6-17), fans of funny, fantasy mystery silly adventures.Fast chapters with cliffhangers - ideal bed time storiesBig-hearted themes: courage, kindness, resilience, friendship and unityOutback flavour-gum trees, red dust, caf chaos, adventure, food and mysteryClean humor for kids and parents - food and magical adventureIllustrated moments and cinematic feel - cartoon picture, colorful and kid friendly
EDITORIAL REVIEWS (pre-launch): "A crispy, big-hearted romp The Outback setting pops, the jokes land fast, and the cliffhanger chapters kept our 8-year-old begging for 'one more.' Perfect read-aloud for ages 6-10." - Rebecca Watson, Parent & Primary Teacher, Melbourne"Think buddy-comedy meets survival tale-except the buddies are fries and burgers struck by magical lightning. Kids laughed at the slapstick; I loved the gentle lessons on courage, kindness, and sticking together." - Emma Khan, Children's Librarian, NSW"Lightning, chase scenes, secret powers, and a villain called 'hunger'-this is classroom gold. Short chapters, clean humor, and plenty of talkable themes for Grades 1-5. I'm ordering multiple copies." - Christine Lynch, Year 3 Teacher, Brisbane"Brilliantly crazy in the best way. The Fry Family and Burgers Family feel instantly iconic, and the action has that page-turner rhythm reluctant readers crave." - Victoria, Book Blogger, Kids' Adventure & Humor"A fresh series starter with cinematic energy. The Outback vibe, the alien Fry Teen, and the 'don't-get-eaten' stakes create nonstop fun with heart. Parents will chuckle; kids will devour." - Book Lovers & Authors Group

Start the series with Fries & Burgers: Born in the Outback-a crispy, courageous story kids will beg to reread.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ3X6KYG
• ISBN13: 9798298925167
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"