Marv and the Mega Robot: from the multi-award nominated Marv series
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. As part of the bestselling Marv series: * Marv and the Mega Robot (ISBN: 9780192780423) * Marv and the Dino Attack (ISBN: 9780192780447) * Marv and the Pool of Peril (ISBN: 9780192780461) * Marv and the Blizzard Zone (ISBN: 9780192780485) * Marv and the Killer Plants (ISBN: 9780192780508) * Marv and the Humongous Hamster (ISBN: 9780192780522) * Marv and the Alien Invasion (ISBN: 9781382053853) * Marv and the Duck of Doom (ISBN: 9781382053884) * Marv and the Funfair Fright (ISBN: 9781382053914).
"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 *.
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Alex is a London native and author of fantastical, action-packed stories for children and teenagers of all ages. He has been both reading and writing since he was a teenager. He was a winner of Spread the Word's 2019 London Writers Awards for YA/children's. When he's not writing, he's baking apple crumbles or playing video games. Alex now lives in Walthamstow with his girlfriend and hopes to soon welcome another cat into his life. Paula grew up in Hertfordshire, and has always loved drawing, reading and using her imagination, so she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and became an illustrator. She now lives in Bristol, and has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years, and has books published with Nosy Crow and Simon & Schuster.
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Marv and the Mega Robot: from the multi-award nominated Marv series
Marv and the Mega Robot: from the multi-award nominated Marv series
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. As part of the bestselling Marv series: * Marv and the Mega Robot (ISBN: 9780192780423) * Marv and the Dino Attack (ISBN: 9780192780447) * Marv and the Pool of Peril (ISBN: 9780192780461) * Marv and the Blizzard Zone (ISBN: 9780192780485) * Marv and the Killer Plants (ISBN: 9780192780508) * Marv and the Humongous Hamster (ISBN: 9780192780522) * Marv and the Alien Invasion (ISBN: 9781382053853) * Marv and the Duck of Doom (ISBN: 9781382053884) * Marv and the Funfair Fright (ISBN: 9781382053914).
"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 *.
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Alex is a London native and author of fantastical, action-packed stories for children and teenagers of all ages. He has been both reading and writing since he was a teenager. He was a winner of Spread the Word's 2019 London Writers Awards for YA/children's. When he's not writing, he's baking apple crumbles or playing video games. Alex now lives in Walthamstow with his girlfriend and hopes to soon welcome another cat into his life. Paula grew up in Hertfordshire, and has always loved drawing, reading and using her imagination, so she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and became an illustrator. She now lives in Bristol, and has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years, and has books published with Nosy Crow and Simon & Schuster.
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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. As part of the bestselling Marv series: * Marv and the Mega Robot (ISBN: 9780192780423) * Marv and the Dino Attack (ISBN: 9780192780447) * Marv and the Pool of Peril (ISBN: 9780192780461) * Marv and the Blizzard Zone (ISBN: 9780192780485) * Marv and the Killer Plants (ISBN: 9780192780508) * Marv and the Humongous Hamster (ISBN: 9780192780522) * Marv and the Alien Invasion (ISBN: 9781382053853) * Marv and the Duck of Doom (ISBN: 9781382053884) * Marv and the Funfair Fright (ISBN: 9781382053914).
"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 *.
Reviews
Alex is a London native and author of fantastical, action-packed stories for children and teenagers of all ages. He has been both reading and writing since he was a teenager. He was a winner of Spread the Word's 2019 London Writers Awards for YA/children's. When he's not writing, he's baking apple crumbles or playing video games. Alex now lives in Walthamstow with his girlfriend and hopes to soon welcome another cat into his life. Paula grew up in Hertfordshire, and has always loved drawing, reading and using her imagination, so she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and became an illustrator. She now lives in Bristol, and has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years, and has books published with Nosy Crow and Simon & Schuster.
