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Opie Jones and the Superhero Slug

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Opie Jones and the Superhero Slug by Nat Luurtsema is a delightful adventure for children. Opie, an ordinary kid, discovers an extraordinary power: the ability to read animals' minds. Along with his newly-found superhero friends, Opie embarks on a mission to thwart a sinister plot, learning the power of friendship and confidence in the process. It's a tale full of humour, excitement, and unexpected heroism.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories filled with humour and adventure, where an unlikely hero discovers they have extraordinary powers. With exciting twists and engaging characters, it’s perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of friendship, bravery, and a touch of the magical in the everyday.

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Opie Jones and the Superhero Slug

Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle grade superhero series that tells you what your pets are really thinking, from Bafta-nominated comedian Nat Luurtsema

Hilarious superhero series with an animal twist, perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Kid Normal

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Dr Dolittle meets Kid Normal in a hilarious middle-grade superhero series that tells you what your pets are really thinking, from Bafta-nominated comedian Nat Luurtsema.

In her second hilarious adventure, animal mindreader Opie Jones is off to Scotland to join her dad on the set of his Scottish medical TV show, Highland Docs, accompanied by friends Jackson and Cillian, as well as Margot, the cat with attitude, and Opie's super-keen new sidekick, Slug (an actual slug).

But before they get the chance to try out their acting skills, dastardly villain Varling and his band of brainwashers are back with an evil new plan! Can Opie and the gang (plus a showbiz pig) save the day?

Perfect for 8+ fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken, My Brother is a Superhero, Frank Cottrell Boyce, and David Baddiel.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405296106

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Fay Austin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Nat Luurtsema was a stand-up comic for eight years and is now a comedy writer, author and film-maker. She was nominated for a BAFTA for her first short film, collaborates in comedy writers' rooms and is an occasional co-host on the podcast The Guilty Feminist. She writes funny books for children and teenagers, and Opie Jones is her first middle grade book.

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