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Pizazz

The super awesome new superhero series!
By Sophy Henn
Series: Pizazz
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In Pizazz by Sophy Henn, a young girl grapples with the trials and tribulations of having superpowers while balancing the everyday challenges of school life. Caught between her superhero family duties and striving to fit in at school, Pizazz discovers the ups and downs of being a kid with extraordinary abilities. It's a humorous and engaging tale that explores themes of identity, family, and friendship.
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You might like this book if you enjoy fun-filled stories about superheroes with a twist of humour. It features Pizazz, a young girl juggling the struggles of school and family life while possessing superpowers she finds less than thrilling. Sophy Henn's vibrant illustrations and witty storytelling make it a delightful read for children who appreciate quirky adventures with relatable characters.

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Introducing Pizazz, a reluctant 9Β½-year-old girl-superhero! A funny, illustrated series with black-and-white illustrations and comic-strip elements.

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The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.

β€œA SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series.

Being a superhero is the best thing ever, right? WRONG!

HELLO! My name is Pizazz and I’m a superhero…

You probably think that's really AWESOME and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying.

Don’t believe me? Well, I have to wear the same outfit ALL THE TIME?! I'm always dashing off to save the world right in the middle of fun stuff. Plus I have to be the good guy even when I might not want to be. And sometimes I just want to be, well, normal.

You see, it’s not easy being SUPER …

PS. DON’T even ask me about my super β€œPOWER”...

β€œBlocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading” – The Guardian, Children’s Book of the Month

β€œSophy Henn’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too” – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week

β€œSophy Henn’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in” – The Financial Times

β€œFull-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers” – The i

β€œPerfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout” – Booktrust

Series: Pizazz

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    The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. Everyone's favourite reluctant superhero is back and ready to give this super thing...
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  • Pizazz vs The New Kid
    The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. β€œA SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!” – Liz...
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  • Pizazz vs The Demons
    The fourth book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid, and Dog Man. HELLO! My name is Pizazz. As a 9Β½-year-old superhero,...
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  • Pizazz vs Everyone
    The fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT?...
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  • Pizazz
    The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. β€œA SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every...
    By Sophy Henn
    Paperback
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Pizazz by Sophy Henn is celebrated for its vibrant storytelling and engaging comic-style illustrations, appealing to both eager and reluctant young readers. The book showcases a humorous superhero narrative that combines quirky humour with a meaningful conservationist message. It has been praised for its originality, reminding readers that superheroes have human traits and challenges. The lively and energetic style is particularly aimed at children who might relate to the theme of struggling to fit in.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471193989

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: B-W illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Sophy HennΒ is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator with a master’s in illustration from the University of Brighton. She is the creator of the much-lovedΒ Bad Nana series, theΒ Pom PomΒ series, theΒ TedΒ board book series, and the nonfiction titlesΒ LifesizeΒ andΒ Lifesize Dinosaurs, among others. Her debut picture book,Β Where Bear?,Β was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sophy was the World Book Day Illustrator in 2015 and 2016.

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