{"title":"Alex Kirk","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Kirk crafts imaginative and playful stories that captivate young readers with humour and heart. His books, such as the delightfully quirky \u003cem\u003eRobots Stole My Mum!\u003c\/em\u003e, invite children into vibrant worlds where everyday adventures take unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of lively children's literature, Kirk’s stories blend fun narratives with engaging characters, encouraging curiosity and laughter on every page. His work appeals to those who enjoy lighthearted tales filled with warmth and whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robots-stole-my-mum-by-alex-kirk-9780241767450","title":"Robots Stole My Mum!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobots Stole My Mum!\u003c\/em\u003e is a laugh-out-loud, wacky, and exciting story about two brilliant kids taking on an army of evil robots—and trying to get home in time for tea! This is the first book from a fabulously funny new voice for children aged 7-9 and a member of the writers' room behind \u003cem\u003eWonka\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePaddinton 2\u003c\/em\u003e. Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI was in the corner shop buying a comic. Dad was waiting outside. I'd just given my money to Mr Norman, the shop owner, when it happened. Mr Norman's head exploded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomething \u003cstrong\u003eVERY WEIRD\u003c\/strong\u003e is going on in the sleepy town of Cleeby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the grown-ups are acting strangely. Sandy and his friend Arjan have a suspicion. They think the grown-ups have all been replaced by ROBOTS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything points to the evil boss of the local toaster factory, Tony's Toasters! Together with a very friendly cyborg named Colin, Sandy and Arjan must save the day—and Sandy's mum—and get home in time for tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant, funny, and fast-paced story, featuring a robot whale, jet boots, lasers, mountains of puffin poo, and huge amounts of toast, this is the perfect next read for fans of Pamela Butchart's \u003cem\u003eBaby Aliens\u003c\/em\u003e series and Emily-Jane Clark's \u003cem\u003eBeasts of Knobbly Bottom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418153238764,"sku":"9780241767450","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9133VEgiNaL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774323262"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-kirk.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}