The Astounding Broccoli Boy
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The hilarious, heart-stopping story of an unlikely hero and a very friendly penguin from award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce, with a vibrant new cover by Steven Lenton.
Shortlisted for the 2016 Blue Peter Book Award
Green by day, hero by night!
Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities, but he isn't prepared when he suddenly and randomly turns green.
Rory's as confused by his new condition as the doctors seem to be. But what if it's not in his genes, or a virus, or something he ate? What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero..?
About this Author
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026, is a multi award-winning children's book author and screenwriter. His debut children's novel, Millions, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah's Gold, and The Wonder Brothers. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Whitbread Children's Fiction Award, Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award. Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Kensuke's Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Frank is a lifelong champion of children's books. In 2023, he launched a successful podcast with Nadia Shireen, "The Island of Brilliant!," celebrating writing and illustration for children of all ages. He lives in Merseyside with his family.
Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studios in Brighton and London with his dog, Big Eared Bob. He has illustrated many children's books including Head Kid and The Taylor Turbochaser by David Baddiel, the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy and the Sainsbury's Prize-winning The Nothing To See Here Hotel series written by Steven Butler. He has illustrated two World Book Day titles and regularly appears at literary festivals and live events across the UK. Steven has also written the picture book Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights and the young fiction series Genie and Teeny.
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