Description
Holly Sparkes is just your average 12-year-old, that is, until she's hit by a bolt of lightning. Now Holly is EXTRAordinary. Like a human battery Holly can generate a massive amount of electricity in seconds, which could come in handy if she's ever going to solve the mystery of her best friend's disappearance. Because when you're dealing with the likes of Professor Macavity and her mysterious CyberSky corporation, you need all the help you can get! This exciting story includes black-and-white graphic novel style illustrations.
Fully charged and ready for action.
About the Author
Jo Cotterill has worked as an actress and a teacher, but is now a full time author. She has written many books including the Sweet Hearts series for Random House and recently the standalone novel Look at the Stars published by Bodley Head, which has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. She also runs the multi-author blog Girls Heart Books. Cathy Brett began her career as a fashion and then graphic designer. She is the author/illustrator of Ember Fury which was a finalist in the Young Minds Book Award, and Scarlett Dead which was a Richard and Judy Book Club selection.
Reviews
'an innovative approach to the superhero story ... exciting and told with a touch of humour' * Anne Thompson, TheBookBag *
'A great fun read for anyone age 9+' * Midweek Mercury *
'Brett's drawings are distinctive, original and should draw in any eight-year-old; Cotterill's language is straightforward without appearing patronising.' * Alex O'Connell, The Times Saturday Review *
'...an exciting sci-fi adventure narrative' * The BookTrust *
'A delight from start to finish for younger readers' * Cotswold Preview *
'Original, clever, and smartly written...' * Teach Primary *
'... this book is perfect for reluctant readers, because the scenes that build tension, and the scenes of superhero action are all depicted by Cathy Brett as graphic comic strips... The next in the series is out on 1 August this year and I'm feeling tingly already.' * MinervaReads *
'The tale is told with panache and a cracking pace. It fizzes with excitement' * The School Librarian *
Part book, part comic, this book is fast, furious fun * TheGuardian.com *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192743558
Author Jo Cotterill
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 202g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 140mm * 16mm
Fully charged and ready for action.
About the Author
Jo Cotterill has worked as an actress and a teacher, but is now a full time author. She has written many books including the Sweet Hearts series for Random House and recently the standalone novel Look at the Stars published by Bodley Head, which has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. She also runs the multi-author blog Girls Heart Books. Cathy Brett began her career as a fashion and then graphic designer. She is the author/illustrator of Ember Fury which was a finalist in the Young Minds Book Award, and Scarlett Dead which was a Richard and Judy Book Club selection.
Reviews
'an innovative approach to the superhero story ... exciting and told with a touch of humour' * Anne Thompson, TheBookBag *
'A great fun read for anyone age 9+' * Midweek Mercury *
'Brett's drawings are distinctive, original and should draw in any eight-year-old; Cotterill's language is straightforward without appearing patronising.' * Alex O'Connell, The Times Saturday Review *
'...an exciting sci-fi adventure narrative' * The BookTrust *
'A delight from start to finish for younger readers' * Cotswold Preview *
'Original, clever, and smartly written...' * Teach Primary *
'... this book is perfect for reluctant readers, because the scenes that build tension, and the scenes of superhero action are all depicted by Cathy Brett as graphic comic strips... The next in the series is out on 1 August this year and I'm feeling tingly already.' * MinervaReads *
'The tale is told with panache and a cracking pace. It fizzes with excitement' * The School Librarian *
Part book, part comic, this book is fast, furious fun * TheGuardian.com *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192743558
Author Jo Cotterill
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 202g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 140mm * 16mm
