Description
By (author) Falase-Koya, Alex; Illustrated by Bowles Paula
Short /annotation:
When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . In this story, the Duck of Doom, manned by new super villain Professor Feather 2.0, crashes into the park intent on destruction. It”s time for Marvin to become a superhero-the invincible, unstoppable, MARV!
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When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . .In this story, Marvin meets a blast from his grandad”s past when the Duck of Doom shows up at the park, controlled by a new generation of super villain-Professor Feather 2.0. It”s time for Marvin to become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous!With the Ducklings of Doom also hot on his heels, the odds are quacked against Marv. He”s going to have to ruffle some feathers in order to put these dastardly ducks back in their place.
Review quote:
“Kindness, resilience and courage are all celebrated in these thrill-filled MARV adventures which are brought to vibrant life by Bowles” eye-caching two-tone illustrations.”
Biographical note:
Alex is a London native and author of fantastical, action-packed stories for children and teenagers of all ages. He has been both reading and writing since he was a teenager. He was a winner of Spread the Word”s 2019 London Writers Awards for YA/children”s. When he”s not writing, he”s baking apple crumbles or playing video games. Alex now lives in Walthamstow with his girlfriend and hopes to soon welcome another cat into his life. Paula grew up in Hertfordshire,and has always loved drawing, reading and using her imagination, so she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and became an illustrator. She now lives in Bristol, and has worked as anillustrator for over 10 years, and has books published with Nosy Crow and Simon & Schuster.
Promotional headline:
Superhero Marv is back and this time he”s up against a new generation of super villain!
Publisher’s notice:
Alex is a London native and author of fantastical, action-packed stories for children and teenagers of all ages. He has been both reading and writing since he was a teenager. He was a winner of Spread the Word”s 2019 London Writers Awards for YA/children”s. When he”s not writing, he”s baking apple crumbles or playing video games. Alex now lives in Walthamstow with his girlfriend and hopes to soon welcome another cat into his life. Paula grew up in Hertfordshire,and has always loved drawing, reading and using her imagination, so she studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and became an illustrator. She now lives in Bristol, and has worked as anillustrator for over 10 years, and has books published with Nosy Crow and Simon & Schuster.
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An exciting superhero series that celebrates the power of kindness, resilience and courage.With a relatable protagonist and a hilarious robot sidekick, this series will appeal to any superhero fan!Highly illustrated in two colour throughout, the Marv series is perfect for emerging readers.
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