In a top secret school for kids with super powers, it’s hard being the only ‘normal’ one. The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith.
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.
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
*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!
*Toppsta*
I would rate this book a million out of 10, probably the best book
I've read this year
*Toppsta*
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