{"product_id":"the-astounding-broccoli-boy-by-frank-cottrell-boyce-9781035047178","title":"The Astounding Broccoli Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Astounding Broccoli Boy\u003c\/em\u003e is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Written by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. Perfect for children aged 8+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen by day, hero by night!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is \u003cem\u003eDon't Be Scared, Be Prepared\u003c\/em\u003e, and he has memorised every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliantly funny, believable and very human\u003c\/em\u003e - The Bookseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA funny, silly and underlyingly serious story about self-belief... and the value of being nice to people\u003c\/em\u003e - The Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671296397548,"sku":"9781035047178","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13992543482556.jpg?v=1752810903","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-astounding-broccoli-boy-by-frank-cottrell-boyce-9781035047178","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}