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Kid Normal :The first book in the super heroic, super silly series from Greg James and Chris Smith - Kid Normal
Kid Normal :The first book in the super heroic, super silly series from Greg James and Chris Smith - Kid Normal
paperback | English
Published:
13 July, 2017
paperback | English
Published:
13 July, 2017
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The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith
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'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent
'Outrageous capers' - Guardian
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE
A TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK
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Murph Cooper has a problem.
His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what's Murph's extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah – he hasn't got one.
Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. OK, then...
It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!
Check out the whole series!
Kid Normal
Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes
Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine
Kid Normal and the Final Five
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781408884539 |
| ISBN10 | 1408884534 |
| Number Of Pages | 400 |
| Item Weight | 320 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 30 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | paperback |
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Media Reviews
Outrageous capers ... Amusingly surreal super-powers and a trust yourself message combine to strong effect with Erica Salcedo’s entertaining, huge-eyed images * Guardian *
So funny, it's almost criminal ... A fun and fast-paced read * Independent I *
An extraordinary tale about an ordinary boy in a world of heroes … Kid Normal is a fast-paced, humorous adventure with likeable heroes and a suitably ridiculous, evil villain * Times Educational Supplement *
A superhero story with a twist * National Geographic Kids *
Packed with very amusing asides, it’s a fun and fast-paced read that will make James and Smith into children’s heroes * Western Mail *
Chock full of slapstick humour, outrageous characters and pop culture references. It mocks school pecking orders and will make all kids who have fallen foul of them feel much better about it. And somehow, it ties all the mania together in a credible and thrilling story * The Bookbag *
A superlative adventure story that will resonate with children who like to read whacky, wild things * Books Monthly *
This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: deliciously dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better * BookTrust *
A very promising start to a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series * Parents in Touch *
Incredibly funny, witty and stuffed full of heart * Book Lover Jo *
...this phenomenal book is perfect for anyone in doubt or any one who is thirsty for adventure and it's perfect for any age. Just remember, if in doubt, there's always a silver lining to every cloud -- Erica, age 11 * LoveReading4Kids *
This book was pretty funny, the main character gets enrolled in superhero school but he has no super powers. I enjoyed the way the book was written it kept me wanting to read more with a bit of mystery and some great humour! -- Caolan, age 9 * Toppsta *
I would rate this book a million out of 10, probably the best book I've read this year -- Josh, age 10 * Toppsta *
Author's Bio
Greg James is a familiar voice and face on radio and TV. He’s the host of BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show. He is the host of several cricket podcasts and in 2016 raised over a million pounds for Sport Relief by completing five triathlons in five cities in five days. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he’s made all of them into work.
Chris Smith is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who delivered the news to millions of people every day as the presenter of Newsbeat on BBC Radio 1. Chris enjoyed a previous, glittering, literary career as the winner of the H.E. Bates Short Story Competition 1981 (Under Tens category) with his tale ‘Where Are the Brandy Snaps?’. Chris has no superpowers either, although he enjoys pretending his cat Mabel can fly by picking her up and running around.
Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations - from hand-drawing to digital manipulation - and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by Susie Moore, was Erica's first picture book. She lives in Cuenca, Spain.