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    Itch Rocks: The Further Adventures of an Element Hunter, by Simon Mayo | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
    Itch Rocks by Simon Mayo
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    The Children’s Book Review | April 7, 2014

    Itch Rocks by Simon Mayo

    Age Range: Ages 12 and up

    Hardcover: 448 pages

    About the Book

    It’s time to save the world… again.

    Itchingham Lofte is back and facing more danger than ever in ITCH ROCKS (Splinter, April 2014). After narrowly escaping the thugs from Greencorps and disposing of the newly discovered – and hotly pursued – element 126, Itch and his family live under constant surveillance by England’s famed MI5. He has become the most protected boy in the world.

    Everyone wants to get their hands on this major discovery – and even top agents may not be able to help Itch when enemies old and new seek him out and scheme to steal the super-radioactive rocks!

    It’s no secret that most kids today have barely a passing interest in science – especially chemistry. ITCH and ITCH ROCKS show that science can be fun, interesting, and even adventurous! This is the perfect series to help spark the minds of America’s youth – and maybe help inspire tomorrow’s scientists.

    Filled with danger, thrills, and some shocking surprises, this suspenseful sequel is every bit as exciting as the first! Cover and jacket flap feature augmented reality animations via a free downloadable Itch book app.

    About the Author

    Simon Mayo is one of Britain’s best-loved radio broadcasters. He works for BBC Radio, and in 2008 he was recognized as the “radio broadcaster of the year” at the 34th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and the “Speech Broadcaster of the Year” at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. ITCH (Splinter, 2013) was his first novel. Simon lives in England and is available for interview.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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    2. Bianca Schulze on May 7, 2014 11:39 am

      Congratulations to Kim J.! A copy of “Itch Rocks” is coming your way Enjoy!

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