Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. 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. Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the.
Youd have to work quite hard not to like itchingham lofte. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. The itch book series by simon mayo includes books itch. Horowitz, anthony back cover of itch this is alex rider with geekpower.
Allaction adventure perfect for fans of alex rider and young bond. Windows and doors rattled, the pots and pans in the. The post office shook only slightly, the window rattling in its frame and dislodging an advent calendar. 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. His previous books include mad blood stirring, blame and the itch trilogy, filmed for tv by abc. Itch was shocking, surprising and made me want to read more. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. I thought, if a teenage boy can do that in real life, what. 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. I must say even though it is a science book you can read it even if you dont know the first thing about science like me. Mar 01, 2012 reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science.
He began writing four years ago, when he decided to create something for his son joe, an avid reader and science nut. Andrea reece the first two books in the series itch and itch rocks have sold over 100,000 copies combined. I only found out about it when i saw itchcraft by simon mayo on netgalley recently, requested a. This book made me itching for more, a marvelous piece of work by mayo.
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. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series. Oil companies, terrorist cells and the government all want itchs rock. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. Simon has done it again with the third in the series of itch books. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. But he decides to dispose of it forever, risking his life in the process. Feb 29, 2012 when itch is given a strange rock by a mysterious man, it turns out to be something that no scientist has ever seen. Oct 01, 2014 theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. However things get really dangerous when some very nasty people take an interest in one of the. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. 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. Simon mayo biography, age, family, wife, career, book and.
Reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. I cant wait to buy the next book itch rocks and see if it is as good as the first. The further adventures of an element hunter, and untitled. May 08, 2014 itch is clearly clever, but he needs these three girls with him to help him, and i love that simon mayo has written the group like this. Simon may have a successful day job on the radio but that is not important. I hope that this means there will be more books in the future featuring itch, as he is such an endearing protagonist and i would love to see where he is taken next. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in. And when one of his contacts delivers an unusual rock, itch is thrilled. When itch is given a strange rock by a mysterious man, it turns out to be something that no scientist has ever seen. Full text of itch by simon mayo chapter one see other formats xenon xe 54 atomic weight 1. Oct 25, 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. Itch the titular protagonist is a fourteenyearold boy who discovers a previously unknown chemical element.
The war is over but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away. More posts from the booksthatfeellikethis community. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. Itch and itch rocks are just fantastically well written and enjoyable books. 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. But mayos writing flows well and manages to be both accessible, educational and entertaining. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. Interview with simon mayo created by the guardian listen to. And itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes. 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. Simon mayo author of itch meet your next favorite book. Based on the periodic table, itch element hunter is the first novel from renowned radio dj simon mayo an exciting and nailbiting thriller. We follow the story of itchingham lofte, itch, and his epic adventures revolving around a single rock. Itch 9780552565509 by simon mayo lovereading4schools.
Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. Itchingham lofte known as itch is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to uk. Those who want the rock will stop at nothing, and if it gets into the wrong. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to. The explosive adventures of an element hunter, itch rocks. On the eve of the year 1815, the american sailors of the eagle finally arrive at dartmoor prison.
His multistained carpet and pockmarked walls bore testament to that. Theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book. Itch is very good if you like new discoveries and the periodic table of elements. Simon mayos romp includes scientific knowhow and an amiable hero. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with. Itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon. Would like to see another perhaps including itchs older brother a bit more as he is currently only a fringe character. Confessions the book is a compilation of the best confessions sent to the show by listeners. See the complete itch series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. However, things dont always go smoothly that is why he is currently without eyebrows.
The facts on elements are intertwined with an amazing story that has laughs and edge of the seat. Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the works. Anthony horowitz meet itch an accidental, accidentprone hero. Itch by simon mayo 9780552565509paperback lovereading.
He currently is the presenter of drivetime on radio 2, which features a book club, and is co. The itch books arent science books you dont have to like science to enjoy them. Simon mayo does bring the story to a satisfying conclusion, but there are one or two rather large questions left unanswered. Itch series by simon mayo meet your next favorite book. Interview with simon mayo created by sterling publishing watch the video share. At first no one believes him but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. 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. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with cohost. I think this is a morality tale, its about doing the right thing in the face of adversity and fear, and even overcoming some dire personal discomfort to do so. Buy itch 3 books by simon mayo online from the works. 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. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison. Buy itch by simon mayo 9780552565509 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Itch is clearly clever, but he needs these three girls with him to help him, and i love that simon mayo has written the group like this.
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