By Lorraine Gregory (author) , Jo Lindley (illustrator) Part of the Interdimensional Explorers series
"Gadgets, intergalactic aliens and adventures abound in this super-fast, super-funny blast of contemporary fiction with astronomical bite"
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June 2023 Book of the Month
Looking for engaging fiction that will satisfy readers who love space, tech and all-out adventure? Look no further than Lorraine Gregory’s Interdimensional Explorers . With a cast of varied, relatable characters, and Jo Lindley’s expressive illustrations providing additional comic flair, this fast-paced story sets up a new series in spectacular, space-tastic style!
Twelve-year-old Danny lives on a sprawling estate, where he and his darling grandad, the estate caretaker, have been known to perform heroic deeds. When his granddad is taken ill, (cue Danny acting fast to save him), he discovers his granddad’s workshop is (wait for it..!) an Interdimensional Lost Property Office. And this comes hot on the heels of Granddad uttering the ominous words, “there are many worlds out there, Danny… many worlds.”
With his mate Modge in tow, a ginormous squid tasks Danny to pick up granddad’s job, with his annoying, perfect cousin coming in very handy as they undertake the huge mission of returning lost alien property to all dimensions of the universe.
As the stakes ramp up big-style, so too does a sense of having to work together, and a rollicking sense of zany adventure — top marks to Lorraine Gregory for crafting a fun story with emotional depth.
The first in a brand-new sensationally spacey, action-packed and adventure-filled middle grade series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel!
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Nothing exciting ever happens on twelve-year-old Danny's estate. That is until he falls through a locker in his grandad's workshop and finds himself in an Interdimensional Lost Property Office! And - even weirder - his new boss is a giant purple squid on a segway! Now Danny, best mate Modge and annoying cousin Inaaya find themselves in charge of returning alien items to all corners of the universe.
But someone - or something - is determined to stop them. And there's NOTHING these evil aliens won't stop at to achieve complete multi-dimensional domination . . . even trapping Danny and his friends on a planet a million light years away from Earth. If the fate of the entire multiverse was in your hands, what would YOU do?
Reviews for other children's books by Lorraine Gregory:
Big-hearted friendships, thrills & spills, smells & spells, plus an action-packed ending! Peter Bunzl
A wonderfully pongy adventure championing inclusivity & friendship! Abi Elphinstone
This is an exciting fantasy story with an array of wonderful characters, including the inimitable Mold, told in a fresh and distinctive voice by a promising new writer. Read It Daddy
Full of ripe smells and perilous thrills, this is an engaging debut. The Guardian
The ideas are inspired, the story is gripping and the characters are unique and totally believable The Bookbag
The book is well paced, with lots of twists and turns and a showdown at the end which is so epic and tense... It's witty and well-thought out and the use of dialect in the writing would make for an excellent teaching point. The Teaching Booth
This is a fantasy story that will appeal to those who don't normally enjoy fantasy. Parents in Touch
He is a wonderful creation: a loveable and funny character who takes you with him every step of the way on his big adventure. Books for Keeps
Lorraine Gregory creates a fully fleshed-out fantasy world, full of wondrous creatures and horrible humans. The humour is earthy and the action bloody (gruesomely so, at points), and it all combines perfectly in this great read. BookTrust
Lorraine is the daughter of an Austrian mother and an Indian father and was raised on an East London Council Estate. She's loved reading ever since she first learned how and some of her favourite children's authors are Roald Dahl, Judy Blume, Frances Hardinge, Beverley Cleary and Astrid Lindgren.
She's had various jobs over the years including school dinner lady, chef and restaurant manager but secretly she always wanted to be a writer. It was only when she started making up stories to entertain her son that she finally decided to stop being scared, follow her dream and try to get published.
After many years of hard work she's thrilled to have achieved her ambition. Lorraine loves reading fantasy and science fiction and making up new worlds in her stories.
Her latest book 'Interdimensional Explorers' is super fun because she can create as many worlds as she likes for her heroes to explore while fighting off evil aliens and generally saving the multiverse...
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Can Danny save the universe and return all the aliens or will something get in his way?
This book is amazing I couldn't put it down. It follows Danny who's a 12 year old and nothing exciting ever happens to him. That all changes when he fall into a locker at his grandads workshop. Follow Danny as he goes on an adventure with his friends to return all the aliens. But what will they find while doing it which doesn't want them too?... Read Full Review
Hilarious sci-fi adventure where three friends save the multiverse and pick up an unusual, cute and very handy pet along the way.
This book is a hilarious sci-fi adventure about three friends who take over the interdimensional job Danny's grandad when he's taken ill. They soon discover that there's a lot more to it than pressing a few buttons in the lost property office as they set off on an action-packed journey across dimensions to return some of the lost creatures. They quickly realise there's something not quite right with the new lost property hub and the too-good-to-be-true pair hoping to automate it. The story is jam-packed with imaginative beings and gadgets and the jokes keep coming thick and fast. There are brilliant black and white illustrations that bring the story to life. I'm looking forward to reading more stories about Danny and his friends in the multiverse in book two.... Read Full Review
Jam packed full of outer space adventure and weird creatures!
Jam packed full of adventure lots of strange things happening to Danny. I found the book very interesting and funny, I loved that it was set in space. I think the characters are very brave and they all have a funny friendship.... Read Full Review
The first in a brand-new sensationally spacey, action-packed and adventure-filled middle grade series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel! Nothing exciting ever happens on twelve-year-old Danny's estate.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Interdimensional Explorers and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Interdimensional Explorers features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Science Fiction, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Interdimensional Explorers was written by Lorraine Gregory and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Interdimensional Explorers has 284 pages
Yes it is part of Interdimensional Explorers series
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