Alien Apocalypse
Published on 14. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-00-850826-5 (ISBN)
Description
The second sensational book in a brand-new funny, accessible and action-packed space-adventure series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for middle grade fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel!
If the fate of the entire multiverse was in your hands, what would YOU do?
Nothing exciting ever happens on twelve-year-old Danny's estate . . . that is until he falls through a locker in his grandad's workshop and finds himself in an Interdimensional Lost Property Office!
Join Danny, Modge and Inaaya in a rocket-fuelled rampage across the universe and space shenanigans as they race to save the universe from the evil Flurm Worm . . .
If the fate of the entire multiverse was in your hands, what would YOU do?
Nothing exciting ever happens on twelve-year-old Danny's estate . . . that is until he falls through a locker in his grandad's workshop and finds himself in an Interdimensional Lost Property Office!
Join Danny, Modge and Inaaya in a rocket-fuelled rampage across the universe and space shenanigans as they race to save the universe from the evil Flurm Worm . . .
Reviews / Votes
'What a fantastic world Lorraine has created: it is bonkers, original and SO clever!... It's a twisty, intergalactic adventure which is perfect of fans of Jenny McLachlan, Maz Evans and Jamie Littler.' - Check 'Em Out Books'A fun, space-travelling story which is filled with friendship, alien life/forms and lashings of originality. The black and white illustrations dotted throughout the story are brilliant and bring the creativity and imagination of the author to life. A perfect series for any child who loves a space adventure!' - Mini Travellers April book of the month recommendation
'Reading this has been such a joy - the storyline in combination with the artwork is a winning combination' - Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library
'As this quirky intergalactic adventure twists and turns it will surely keep readers riveted as they are sucked into the fantastic world that Lorraine Gregory has created and Jo Lindley illustrated.' - Red Reading Hub
Praise for the first book in the Interdimensional Explorers series:
LoveReading4Kids June 2023 Book of the Month:
Looking for engaging fiction that will satisfy readers who love space, tech and all-out adventure? Look no further than Lorraine Gregory's Interdimensional Explorers. With a cast of varied, relatable characters, and Jo Lindley's expressive illustrations providing additional comic flair, this fast-paced story sets up a new series in spectacular, space-tastic style!
"Lorraine Gregory's stories sparkle with heart, truth and imagination, with the most wondrous creatures to delight and enchant young readers, and relatable characters which all children can see themselves in.' - Vashti Hardy, author of the Brightstorm Series
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-850826-5 (9780008508265)
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Persons
Lorraine is the daughter of an Austrian mother and an Indian father and was raised on an East London Council Estate. She's loved reading ever since she first learned how and some of her favourite children's authors are Roald Dahl, Judy Blume, Frances Hardinge, Beverley Cleary and Astrid Lindgren.
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She's had various jobs over the years including school dinner lady, chef and restaurant manager but secretly she always wanted to be a writer. It was only when she started making up stories to entertain her son that she finally decided to stop being scared, follow her dream and try to get published. After many years of hard work she's thrilled to have achieved her ambition.
Lorraine loves reading fantasy and science fiction and making up new worlds in her stories. Her latest book 'Interdimensional Explorers' is super fun because she can create as many worlds as she likes for her heroes to explore while fighting off evil aliens and generally saving the multi verse...
?
She's had various jobs over the years including school dinner lady, chef and restaurant manager but secretly she always wanted to be a writer. It was only when she started making up stories to entertain her son that she finally decided to stop being scared, follow her dream and try to get published. After many years of hard work she's thrilled to have achieved her ambition.
Lorraine loves reading fantasy and science fiction and making up new worlds in her stories. Her latest book 'Interdimensional Explorers' is super fun because she can create as many worlds as she likes for her heroes to explore while fighting off evil aliens and generally saving the multi verse...