Itch, paperback/simon mayo

Successful first childrens novel, now in paperback, from the popular DJ, presenter of Radio 2s }Drivetime{, and of the Mayo and Kermode film review on Five Live.

Itch is an accidental, accident-prone hero.

Science is his weapon.

Elements are his gadgets.

Hes a new kind of real-life hero, an ordinary boy with a passion for chemistry, and readers will instantly empathise with him.

Ages: 9+ A great debut.

Youll be itching to read more Anthony Horowitz.