The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith 'So funny, it's almost criminal' INDEPENDENT 'Outrageous capers' GUARDIAN SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE A TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK Murph Cooper has a problem. His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what's Murph's extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah - he hasn't got one. Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. Ok, then... It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!

I would rate this book a million out of 10, probably the best book I've read this year

Vorwort
In a top secret school for kids with super powers, it's hard being the only 'normal' one. The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith.

Autorentext
Greg James is a familiar voice and face on radio and TV. He's the host of BBC Radio 1's breakfast show. On screen, Greg has hosted a variety of shows, most recently seen fronting BBC Children in Need. He is also a huge cricket fan and has presented many related programmes. He raised over a million pounds for Sport Relief by completing five triathlons in five cities in five days. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he's made all of them into work. With his former co-presenter on Radio 1, Chris Smith, he is the author of the very popular children's book series, KID NORMAL. Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations from hand-drawing to digital manipulation and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by Suzi Moore, was Erica's first picture book. Erica is the illustrator of the Kid Normal series by Greg James and Chris Smith, as well as Pirate Stew and a book in the Bloomsbury Readers series, The Great Cake Race. She lives in Cuenca, Spain.

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___ The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith ___ 'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent 'Outrageous capers' - Guardian SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE A TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK ___ Murph Cooper has a problem. His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what's Murph's extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah - he hasn't got one. Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. Ok, then... It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!