Oct 25, 2012 itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Hes realistic, simon mayo hasnt written a cardboard self insert, itch makes mistakes, some which tun out to be grave, and hes really not sure about the right thing to do at times. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom.
All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. Mar 01, 2012 in 2008, mayo 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. Written by simon mayo, audiobook narrated by daniel hill. The explosive adventures of an element hunter 9781454914273. Full text of itch by simon mayo chapter one see other formats xenon xe 54 atomic weight 1. However, things dont always go smoothly that is why he is currently without eyebrows. Theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book. Source document contributed to documentcloud by news desk the guardian.
To celebrate publication of simon mayos debut novel itch, the publisher has launched an element hunt with six partner sites lovereading4kids is thrilled to be party to this really fun. Childrens book of the year specsavers national book awards 2012 a great debut. Sep 08, 2014 simon mayo s itchcraft book trailer uk exploding euros and exciting elements join itch, jack and chloe on their latest adventure. Read itch by simon mayo available from rakuten kobo. Itch ebook by simon mayo 9781454905110 rakuten kobo. We follow the story of itchingham lofte, itch, and his epic adventures revolving around a single rock. Feb 27, 2012 radio 2 presenter simon mayo reads an extract from his new childrens book, itch. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable.
Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. At first no one believes him but soon, someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. As a teenager i was a huge fan of his radio 1 breakfast show, and i still listen to him these many years on as his radio 2 show coincides with my drive home from work and it is far, far better than the other rubbish on at that time. To celebrate publication of simon mayos debut novel itch, the publisher has launched an element hunt with six partner sites lovereading4kids is thrilled to be party to this really fun challenge and hidden somewhere on lovereading4kids youll find one of the six hidden elements. Simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection book. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo august 5.
The explosive adventures of an element hunter paperback. Hes realistic, simon mayo hasnt written a cardboard self insert, itch makes. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. In 2008, mayo 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. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itch s case, surfing. Browse simon mayos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. Radio 2 presenter simon mayo reads an extract from his new childrens book, itch. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Itch ebook by simon mayo 9781446495414 rakuten kobo. This is a new nailbitingly taught ya suspense thriller, from author of the bestselling itch series, simon mayo.
Simon mayos itchcraft book trailer uk exploding euros and exciting elements join itch, jack and chloe on their latest adventure. Reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. On the eve of the year 1815, the american sailors of the eagle finally arrive at dartmoor prison, bedraggled, exhausted but burning with hope. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. Buy simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection by simon mayo. Itch rocks by simon mayo, 9780552565516, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. And itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. Meet itch, the science mad kid, who just cant get enough of experimenting even when he accidentally singes off his own eyebrows.
Having spent ten years interviewing scientists for his radio 5 live show he had plenty of ideas, and was soon consumed by itch and his story, waking up in the middle. Itchingham lofte known as itch is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry. Itch by simon mayo teen fic itchinham lofte itch loves chemistry and is on a mission to collect a sample of each of the elements in the periodic table. He began writing four years ago, when he decided to create something for his son joe, an avid reader and science nut. Mar 01, 2014 itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. The war is over, but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away. Mar 01, 2012 reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to. Fourteenyearold itchingham lofte, nicknamed itch, has an unusual passion.
Random house presents the audiobook edition of mad blood stirring by simon mayo, read by rhashan stone. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon. Anthony horowitz meet itch an accidental, accidentprone hero. Apr 12, 2012 listen to itch audiobook by simon mayo. The war is over, but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like. The itch series follows itchingham on a series of explosive adventures in which he must protect element 126, himself and his loved ones from. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive rock. Hes realistic, simon mayo hasnt written a cardboard self insert, itch. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Itch is as actionpacked and suspenseful as a novel for young readers can get. This is a new nailbitingly taught ya suspense thriller. Everyone wants to see them punished for the sins of their mum and dad, but its time for ant to show the world that theyre not to blame.