To celebrate publication of simon mayos debut novel itch, the publisher has launched an element hunt with six partner sites lovereading4kids is thrilled to be party to this really fun challenge and hidden somewhere on lovereading4kids youll find one of the six hidden elements. Itch by simon mayo teen fic itchinham lofte itch loves chemistry and is on a mission to collect a sample of each of the elements in the periodic table. His multistained carpet and pockmarked walls bore testament to that. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in. See the complete itch series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Simon mayo author of itch meet your next favorite book. Itch and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Simon has done it again with the third in the series of itch books. Simon mayo biography, age, family, wife, career, book and. Based on the periodic table, itch element hunter is the first novel from renowned radio dj simon mayo an exciting and nailbiting thriller.
Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive rock. Buy itch by simon mayo 9780552565509 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. Buy itch 3 books by simon mayo online from the works. Anthony horowitz meet itch an accidental, accidentprone hero.
Interview with simon mayo created by sterling publishing watch the video share. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with cohost. As with itch there is a real enthusiasm for the science but not to the extent that it gets in the way of the story. Itch and itch rocks are just fantastically well written and enjoyable books. Itch series by simon mayo meet your next favorite book. Confessions the book is a compilation of the best confessions sent to the show by listeners.
However, things dont always go smoothly that is why he is currently without eyebrows. We follow the story of itchingham lofte, itch, and his epic adventures revolving around a single rock. Reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. As a teenager i was a huge fan of his radio 1 breakfast show, and i still listen to him these many years on as his radio 2 show coincides with my drive home from work and it is far, far better than the other rubbish on at that time. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. Simon mayos romp includes scientific knowhow and an amiable hero. When itch is given a strange rock by a mysterious man, it turns out to be something that no scientist has ever seen. Itch is clearly clever, but he needs these three girls with him to help him, and i love that simon mayo has written the group like this.
Itch the titular protagonist is a fourteenyearold boy who discovers a previously unknown chemical element. He currently is the presenter of drivetime on radio 2, which features a book club, and is co. Two boys and a haggard mother me have read itch hereabouts, and we all report hurrying to turn the page. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to. Itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the works. Those who want the rock will stop at nothing, and if it gets into the wrong. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to uk. Would like to see another perhaps including itchs older brother a bit more as he is currently only a fringe character. Simon mayo does bring the story to a satisfying conclusion, but there are one or two rather large questions left unanswered. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. Oil companies, terrorist cells and the government all want itchs rock. Theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book.
But then begins the complicated task of finding a safe place for the amazing rockand seven more just like itwhile avoiding the ruthless people who. Interview with simon mayo created by the guardian listen to. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison. But he decides to dispose of it forever, risking his life in the process. Full text of itch by simon mayo chapter one see other formats xenon xe 54 atomic weight 1. I must say even though it is a science book you can read it even if you dont know the first thing about science like me. I hope that this means there will be more books in the future featuring itch, as he is such an endearing protagonist and i would love to see where he is taken next.
British radio personality mayo makes his ya debut with this thriller, which. The explosive adventures of an element hunter, itch rocks. I think this is a morality tale, its about doing the right thing in the face of adversity and fear, and even overcoming some dire personal discomfort to do so. Itch by simon mayo 9780552565509paperback lovereading. But mayos writing flows well and manages to be both accessible, educational and entertaining. Simon may have a successful day job on the radio but that is not important. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. Itch 9780552565509 by simon mayo lovereading4schools. Oct 25, 2012 in 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio academy awards. Having spent ten years interviewing scientists for his radio 5 live show he had plenty of ideas, and was soon consumed by itch and his story, waking up in the middle. I only found out about it when i saw itchcraft by simon mayo on netgalley recently, requested a. Oct 01, 2014 theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book.
Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Feb 29, 2012 when itch is given a strange rock by a mysterious man, it turns out to be something that no scientist has ever seen. Youd have to work quite hard not to like itchingham lofte. May 08, 2014 itch is clearly clever, but he needs these three girls with him to help him, and i love that simon mayo has written the group like this. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. The itch books arent science books you dont have to like science to enjoy them. Itch was shocking, surprising and made me want to read more. More posts from the booksthatfeellikethis community. And when one of his contacts delivers an unusual rock, itch is thrilled.
Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with. I thought, if a teenage boy can do that in real life, what. Mar 01, 2012 reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. Itch is very good if you like new discoveries and the periodic table of elements.
He works for bbc radio, and in 2008 he was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio academy awards. The facts on elements are intertwined with an amazing story that has laughs and edge of the seat. However things get really dangerous when some very nasty people take an interest in one of the. At first no one believes him but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. Horowitz, anthony back cover of itch this is alex rider with geekpower. Itchingham lofte known as itch is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry. Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the. I cant wait to buy the next book itch rocks and see if it is as good as the first. The war is over but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away. And itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes.
On the eve of the year 1815, the american sailors of the eagle finally arrive at dartmoor prison. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in soccer or in itch s case, surfing. His previous books include mad blood stirring, blame and the itch trilogy, filmed for tv by abc. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom. The further adventures of an element hunter, and untitled. In 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio academy awards.
Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. He began writing four years ago, when he decided to create something for his son joe, an avid reader and science nut. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. This book made me itching for more, a marvelous piece of work by mayo. The post office shook only slightly, the window rattling in its frame and dislodging an advent calendar. Mar 01, 2012 in 2008, mayo was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the year at the 34th annual broadcasting press guild awards and the speech broadcaster of the year at the sony radio academy awards. Andrea reece the first two books in the series itch and itch rocks have sold over 100,000 copies combined. Allaction adventure perfect for fans of alex rider and young bond. Hes realistic, simon mayo hasnt written a cardboard self insert, itch makes mistakes, some which tun out to be grave, and hes really not sure about the right thing to do at times.
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