By Greg James, Chris Smith (author) , Erica Salcedo (illustrator) Part of the Kid Normal series
"In a nutshell: hapless heroics from a wimpy kid in a Harry Potter world"
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July 2017 Debut of the Month
Imagine what it would be like if you were you, an ordinary kid, but by complete accident you enrolled in a school where everyone had an amazing superpower. That’s exactly what happens to Murph Cooper, and the resulting story is very funny indeed. This is the first children’s book by radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith, and it’s a zany mix of slapstick, colourful characters and superhero jokes.
Beneath all of that too it slips in an important message about how ordinary can be special too. This is a great summer holidays read and if you’re looking for a book for bedtime it’s great fun to read aloud.
Books in The Kid Normal Series:
2. Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes
3. Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine
4. Kid Normal and the Final Five
5. Kid Normal and the Loudest Library
Kid normals will also enjoy these books in the same vein: My Brother is a Superhero , Othergirl by Nicole Burstein and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth series.
When Murph Cooper rocks up to his new school several weeks into the beginning of term, he can't help but feel a bit out of his depth. And it's not because he's worried about where to sit, and making friends, and fitting in, or not knowing where the loos are. It's because his mum has enrolled him at a school for superheroes by mistake.
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And unlike his fellow students, who can all control the weather or fly or conjure tiny horses from thin air, Murph has no special abilities whatsoever. But just because you don't have superpowers, it doesn't mean you can't save the day. Let's hope Murph realises that, and quick - because not far away is a great big bad guy who is half man and half wasp, and his mind is abuzz with evil plans...It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!
Perfect for fans of David Solomons, David Baddiel and Danny Wallace. Featuring brilliant illustrations by Erica Salcedo throughout.
Watch a video of the authors Greg James and Chris Smith talking about the very first Kid Normal book on KidsZone .
“Kid appeal aplenty, genuinely warm and funny writing, an excellent wasp-man villain and a positive message about discovering your own strengths” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Greg James is the host of Radio 1's Drivetime show and the Official Chart. He is also a familiar face on TV, and in February he completed his #GREGATHLON - five triathlons in five different cities on five consecutive days - raising over GBP1,000,000 for Sport Relief. In 2014 he won Gold for 'Best Entertainment Show' at the last ever Radio Academy Awards, which arguably makes him the most entertaining radio presenter in perpetuity. 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 radio presenter, most frequently heard as the voice of Radio 1's Newsbeat as well as hosting shows on BBC Radio 5 Live. Chris enjoyed a previous, and glittering, literary career as the winner of the H.E. Bates Short Story Competition 1981 (under 10s section) with his tale Where Are the Brandy Snaps? Chris has no superpowers either. His hobbies include screen printing and self-effacement. Follow Chris Smith on Twitter here.
Together on Greg's show and in their weekly podcast, Chris and Greg are responsible for some of radio's most ludicrous games and characters, which genuinely wouldn't make any sense if we tried to explain them here ...
Authors photo © Jenny Smith
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When Murph Cooper rocks up to his new school several weeks into the beginning of term, he can't help but feel a bit out of his depth. And it's not because he's worried about where to sit, and making friends, and fitting in, or not knowing where the loos are.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Kid Normal and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Kid Normal features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 7+, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 9+, Funny, Recommended Children's eBooks, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Kid Normal was written by Greg James, Chris Smith and published by Bloomsbury Childrens an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Kid Normal has 393 pages
Yes it is part of Kid Normal series
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