The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail: A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters
by Sam Copeland
Illustrator: Dominic Trevett
The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail: A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters — was the #193 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 2026.
Details
| Peak position | #193 (of 1 year charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2026 |
| Category | Growing Up & Facts of Life › Friendship, Social Skills & School Life › School |
| This edition published | 27 August 2026 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
| Pages | 240 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781037202230 |
| ISBN-10 | 1037202236 |
| Price range | £5.00 – £8.99 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
In 2026 it finished at #193 in the annual chart for its age group.
More best-sellers from Sam Copeland
- Charlie Changes Into a Chicken — peak #56, 2019–2026
Chart History
- #193 best-selling children's book of 2026
FAQs
Was "The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail: A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters" a bestseller?
The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail: A hilarious, illustrated new series, packed with mishaps, mysteries and school disasters — was the #193 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 2026.
What other children's books by Sam Copeland were bestsellers?
"Charlie Changes Into a Chicken" (peak #56, 2019–2026).