Electrigirl and the Deadly Swarm

Jo Cotterill author Cathy Brett illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:4th Aug '16

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Electrigirl and the Deadly Swarm cover

Part book. Part comic. One electrifying superhero adventure! I used to be plain old Holly but now I'm . . . ELECTRIGIRL! A restful holiday is just what I need after learning to use my amazing superpowers. Sun, Sea, and . . . masses of deadly, flying creatures! Let me guess - it's up to me to save the day then . . . great!Fully charged and ready for action. The second title in an explosive new series, with a unique mix of stunning comic book style visuals, and action-packed prose. Holly Sparkes was just your average 12-year-old, that was, until a bolt of lightning crashed into her. Now Holly Sparkes is ELECTRIGIRL! After honing her superpowers, rescuing her best friend, and defeating the evil Professor Macavity - a holiday is just what Holly needs. But there's much more than sun, sea, and sand on offer in the sleepy town of Polcarrow - and when a mysterious and deadly swarm attack there's only one person that can save the day . . . ELECTRIGIRL! A new and exciting take on the classic superhero story - told from the original perspective of a 12-year-old girl. Part comic, part text, perfect for fiction and comic book fans alike. This accessible, fast-paced read is truly electrifying!

Praise for Electrigirl: Sparky writing from Jo Cotterill fused with supercharged artwork from Cathy Brett makes ELECTRIGIRL a crackling read! You may need protective goggles... * Ali Sparkes *
Praise for Electrigirl: Like a superhero comic's crashed head-on into the Sarah Jane Adventures, Electrigirl transforms the old tropes and blows fresh air and fun into middle-grade adventure. * Steve Cole *
Praise for Electrigirl: Zippy, zappy and fizzing with comic energy, ELECTRIGIRL packs a delightful wallop. It fuses words and pictures to exhilarating effect, and is pure fun from beginning to end. I loved it - next one, please! * Jonathan Stroud *
Praise for Electrigirl: Electrigirl is electrifyingly good! Jo Cotterill and Cathy Brett have storytelling superpowers. Sharp, funny and highly recommended. * Lee Weatherly *

ISBN: 9780192745927

Dimensions: 199mm x 128mm x 19mm

Weight: 230g

240 pages