Marv and the Mega Robot: from the multi-award nominated Marv series
Alex Falase-Koya author Paula Bowles illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:3rd Feb '22
Should be back in stock very soon
Suit Up. Step Up. It's Time to Become a Hero!
Marvin's life is perfectly ordinary: he loves technology, superhero comics, and is working on an invention for the Science Fair with his best friend Joe. Until one day, he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . join Marvin as he steps into his power and becomes Marv-unstoppable, invincible, and completely MARVellous!Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading comics, and making science experiments with his best friend Joe. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . to his amazement, Marvin learns that he is next in a long line of superheroes. Now the time has come to meet his destiny! When the Science Fair is thrown into chaos by super-villain Mastermind and her giant robot, Marvin is the only one who can stop them. Will Marvin be brave enough to step into his power-and into his superhero suit-to become the great and marvellous superhero Marv? The first book in a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within.
"They make a brilliant addition to any young readers bookshelf." * Dapo Adeola, Co-creator and illustrator of Look Up!, Waterstones Children's Book 2020 Winner *
"The first book in a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within." * Books for Topics *
"This illustrated early reader is fast paced with plenty of adventure for young readers just making the transition from picture books, or kids that really love books with dynamic illustrations. Marv himself is an inspiring black superhero, and the story's focus on the importance of friendship and creativity creates an inclusive and welcoming background for a super duper science adventure." * BookTrust *
"Fizzing with excitement, and with themes of kindness, friendship, creativity, courage and resilience these two snappily-written tales are a super-duper start to Alex Falase-Koya's action-packed series. Paula Bowles' two-colour illustrations are terrific fun and help ramp that action right up." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"...a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within." * Michael Thorn, Achuka *
ISBN: 9780192780423
Dimensions: 185mm x 130mm x 8mm
Weight: 152g
128 pages