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Pizazz vs The New Kid

The super awesome new superhero series!
Series: Pizazz
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Pizazz vs The New Kid by Sophy Henn follows the adventures of Pizazz, a young superhero dealing with life's challenges as a super kid. When a new student enters her school, Pizazz faces unexpected competition, leading to hilarious and heartfelt moments as she navigates school life and her super identity. This charming story mixes everyday school experiences with superhero antics, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love action-packed, humorous stories featuring caped superheroes and lively school settings. It's perfect for children who are captivated by tales of friendship, fitting in, and the challenges of a new kid in town, all wrapped up in a fun and relatable narrative.

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Pizazz vs The New Kid

Introducing Pizazz, a reluctant 9½-year-old girl-superhero! A funny, illustrated series with black-and-white illustrations and comic-strip elements.

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The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.

“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!” – Liz Pichon, bestselling author of the TOM GATES series.

BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG!

HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I’m a superhero... You probably think that’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying.

I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, “sort of” – I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERS – just what this town needs, another super... Who just happens to have the coolest name ever: Jett.

And now, because of Serena and her gang of Populars, I have to compete against Jett in an almighty and ultimate SUPER-OFF.

But it’s fine. I mean, even if I lose, there’s space for two SUPERS in this school, isn’t there?!

Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips.

PRAISE for Pizazz:

“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading” – Guardian, Children’s Book of the Month

“Sophy Henn’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too” – Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week

“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers” – The i

“Sophy Henn’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in” – Financial Times

“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout” – Booktrust

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Pizazz vs The New Kid by Sophy Henn is celebrated as a delightful superhero story filled with fun and creativity, featuring blocky comic-style panels and engaging illustrations that are likely to appeal to reluctant readers. Reviewers highlight its quirky characters, including a fire-farting granddad, and its conservation message. The book is noted for its witty portrayal of superheroes as relatable and human, providing a lively and energetic story ideal for readers who sometimes struggle to fit in. Fans of Bad Nana are likely to enjoy the similar zany text and illustrations found throughout.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471194153

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: b-w illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Sophy Henn is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator with a master’s in illustration from the University of Brighton. She is the creator of the much-loved Bad Nana series, the Pom Pom series, the Ted board book series, and the nonfiction titles Lifesize and Lifesize Dinosaurs, among others. Her debut picture book, Where Bear?, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. 

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