{"title":"Mitch Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the dynamic storytelling of Mitch Johnson, whose books captivate young readers with vivid characters and gripping narratives. His works explore themes of adventure, resilience, and friendship, crafting tales that resonate with children and ignite their imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom high-energy sports stories to compelling life challenges, Mitch Johnson’s writing combines engaging plots with meaningful lessons, making each book a rewarding read for children eager to explore new worlds and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kick-by-mitch-johnson-9781474928151","title":"Kick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKick\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Branford Boase Award, follows the story of Budi, whose plan is simple: he's going to be a star. 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If only he could get past The Wall...\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes all it takes is just one spark.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Mitch Johnson\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fizzes with adventure and great characters who pop from the page'  - \u003c\/b\u003ePeter Bunzl, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCogheart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I read it all in one gulp!' - \u003c\/b\u003eRoss Welford, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTime Travelling with a Hamster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A bonkers Willy-Wonka nightmare designed to get children thinking about the effects of everything they buy'\u003c\/b\u003e - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Guardians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A zany adventure that will make you bubble with laughter and fizz with indignation on behalf of our planet'\u003c\/b\u003e - Maria Kuzniar, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ship of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An exploding soda geyser of a book - an adventure story that will make you laugh, make you angry and make you want to do something to fix this crazy, messed up world'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - Charlie Higson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYoung Bond \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003ePop!\u003c\/i\u003e is an explosive and unforgettable adventure with defiant heroes, devious villains, deadly corporate secrets all told with Johnson's brilliant humour. 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