Julian Clary is to publish the fifth book in his Bolds series.

In this latest instalment of Julian Clary’s best-selling children’s book series, The Bolds are very surprised to be visited by Fred's mother, Granny Imamu. She's travelled all the way from Africa, and now she's here, she does not approve of what she finds. Hyenas, living as people - whatever next! Granny Imamu starts to stir up mischief with twins Bobby and Betty, encouraging them to get in touch with their beastly side at school. 

And then the twins' teacher comes to the Bolds with a rather unusual problem: her grown-up son Jeffrey just isn't like other people. He's rather hairy, doesn't much like to talk, and loves to monkey about. If animals can become people, could it happen the other way around . . .?

The Bolds books follow the adventures of a hilarious family of hyenas who impersonate humans, using elaborate disguises to hide their secret lives, whilst living in a very ordinary suburban house in Teddington. Each book is packed with jokes, eccentric characters, cunning plots and flamboyant outfits;  this series is set to capture the imaginations of readers young and old.

Julian Clary said: "I love writing The Bolds and I’m very taken with the idea that there are animals living disguised as human beings all around us. Think about it: Harry Styles? He’s a Labrador. Princess Anne? Anteater. Boris Johnson? Wild Boar. It all makes sense, doesn’t it? So in The Bolds Go Wild watch out for a supermodel giraffe called Gigi and Dolores the ostrich who works at Kilimanjaro airport…but I’ve said too much.”

The Bolds Go Wild’is out in paperback on Thursday 2nd July 2020. Pre-order from Amazon for £6.99.’ Audio and E-Book format also available.