Description
When Alfie sets an electrical creature loose, it's going to be a perfect storm of trouble. Skellig meets Stranger Things in this funny, heartfelt debut adventure story perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Christopher Edge and Frank Cottrell Boyce
About the Author
Clare Weze was raised in London and Yorkshire and has British and Nigerian heritage. She writes for adults and children and has always written around her day job, starting out as a hairdresser in London's West End, then moving on to a science degree, postgraduate studies and work in the fields of biomedical and environmental research. The Lightning Catcher is her debut novel for children.
Reviews
This exciting, science-packed novel is a cracking read and bursts with action, warmth and humour * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021 *
A fun, fast-paced fusion of science and imagination ... an electrifying adventure! * Sophie Anderson *
I loved this story of intrigue, danger and complicated friendship. Clare Weze is an amazing new voice * Nizrana Farook *
A really original debut novel that fizzes with fun, warmth and adventure * Sophie Kirtley *
Highly original, extremely exciting, and a brilliant adventure * Katya Balen *
This book is so much fun, it's exhilarating * Stephanie Burgis *
An intelligent, highly charged, imaginative novel where science and fiction mesh and fizz extraordinarily to create a weird and wonderful adventure * Candid Cocoa *
This is great fun; an energetic middle-grade debut with a fresh contemporary feel and a good dash of Stranger Things * Bookseller *
You should read this book as soon as it comes out if you like books about science, made up creatures and adventures! * Euan's Book Reviews *
Book Information
ISBN 9781526622174
Author Clare Weze
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 224g