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Simon Mayo

Itch Rocks Hardcover – 28 Feb. 2013

by Simon Mayo (Author)

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Book 2 of 3 in the Itch Series

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After almost poisoning his whole class with arsenic gas, going on the run from a psychotic science teacher and nearly dying of radiation poisoning, life is getting back to normal for Itchingham Lofte - at least, as normal as it can be when you have a round-the-clock detail of government security guards watching your every move.

But sinister forces are still hunting for Element 126 and will stop at nothing to find out where Itch has hidden the precious radioactive rocks. With the help of his sister Chloe and his tomboy cousin Jack, Itch has to put 126 beyond the reach of unscrupulous scientists and international terrorists forever.

It's time to save the world. Again.

The second book in the explosively exciting ITCH series.

Reading age

9 - 11 years
Print length

448 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

14.4 x 3.9 x 22.2 cm
Publisher

Doubleday Childrens
Publication date

28 Feb. 2013
ISBN-10

0857531328
ISBN-13

978-0857531322
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Publisher : Doubleday Childrens (28 Feb. 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0857531328
ISBN-13 : 978-0857531322
Reading age : 9 - 11 years
Dimensions : 14.4 x 3.9 x 22.2 cm

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"This fantastic book keeps you guessing at every turn and gives you some interesting facts about physics and chemistry." (Young Reviewer, Daniel Wood First News)

"With its explosive mix of action and adventure, chemistry lessons will never be the same again." (Sarah Kingsford Daily Express)

"Mayo’s story about the misadventures of a 14-year-old science nut, Itchingham Lofte, whose experiments result in exploding dustbins and “mass puking over teachers”, soon had 150 pupils erupting in spontaneous applause. By the time he wrapped things up 40 minutes later, every child wanted his autograph and the queue snaked around the hall." (Evening Standard)

"Itch Rocks is copper-plated entertainment, and a great fusion of science and thriller. Hugely enjoyable." (Caroline Sanderson Books for Keeps)

About the Author

Simon Mayo is one of Britain's best-loved and well-known radio presenters. He has worked on BBC radio since 1981 and is now the presenter of 'Drivetime' on BBC Radio 2, which features the regular 'Book Club' show. He is also the co-presenter of "Kermode and Mayo's Film Review" on BBC Radio 5 Live. 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. To find out more about Simon and his ITCH books go to www.itch-books.co.uk

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amelia

A Splendid Sequel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2013

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You thought you had seen the last of element 126 (highly radioactive, extremely dangerous and incredibly valuable) at the end of Itch? Well it is back and causing a whole lot of new trouble for Itchingham Lofte and his friends.

Itch (the first book in the series) has great character development and scene setting but with mainly familiar characters and a continuing storyline Itch Rocks starts with a bang and never really slows down until the boom at the end. Vomit is so last year; blood and broken bones is where it is at now and there is some fantastic bone breaking!

There is something very appealing about books that fall into the young adult category. The best ones, like Itch Rocks, have brilliant stories well told with clear, simple but wonderful language. I don't think the Itch books are kids books, they are just books that happen to have children in them that are suitable for adults and children.

Itch Rocks is also very funny; I kept being told off for giggling and laughing while reading it. Simon Mayo has a terrific sense of humour and this shines through again in Itch Rocks. Simon may have a successful day job on the radio but that is not important; Itch and Itch Rocks are just fantastically well written and enjoyable books.

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. It is not a science book; it is an adventure story that happens to have some science in it. It all makes sense even if you wouldn't know an element from a polo mint.

Itch Rocks is quite simply a fabulous book. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Book 3 - Itch Craft - is out in September 2014 and I can't wait to spend more time with the Lofte clan.

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Isabel Bigelow

This book was "ok" but sequel was exciting.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2014

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When I started this I thought Itch was very much like Eoin colfer character Artemis Fowl, although there was no magic involved, so was a bit disappointed. Reading on, this is about a 14 year old boy "Itch" who is a collector of elements on the periodic table, itch is sold some of the hard to get elements from his friend "cake"' on one occasion cake gives Itch a rock, which had a strange consistency. Itch takes it to his form teacher mr Watkins to see if he can shed any light on it, he suggests he should ask his science teacher Flowerdew ( who Itch does not like) but is too curious, so he ask him about it, Flowerdew tries to hid his excitement when he sees it and says he would take it home to do tests on it, only to discover ............., this guy is deceitful & very nasty. Once I finished the book i thought it was just ok, but ordered the 2nd out of curiosity to see how it progressed & I'm so glad I did, as the 2nd book was much more exciting & could not put it down until I finished it.

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H J Mac

Better than the first book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2013

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This is a sequel that beats it's predecessor, which is hard to do. It propels you along, and I found it hard to put down. The cliffhangers from the last story are all solved but it's not simple or clear cut.

I really love the characters. Some of the adults are adorable, especially Mr Watkins. The kids are all great and I do like that Simon Mayo has clearly been mindful not to make this simply a boy's own adventure, the girls are great, and brave and resourceful. There's even a young female baddie, who is rather nasty and brutal.

Of course it has the typical young people's fiction cliche of the children being cleverer than all the scientists and MI5 agents around them. They outsmart the adults at every turn. But it's a cliche that works in fiction, although there were times when I did feel a bit frustrated at just how thick the supposed adult protectors were being.

Still highly recommended, I really hope there are more books coming about Itch and his ideas, this story is resolved for now, but there are quite a few plotlines and characters that could easily be developed.

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E. Weston

Itch becomes a scratch

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2014

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You know that little itch on your back which you cannot ignore? Well I became so enthralled by this and Itch 1 that I was looking forward to getting home to read it.

A very good read and one for sensible children who although they may be tempted to try out some of Itch's experiments, will read on enough to find that it would not be a good idea and be satisfied by his trials and errors. Not really one for a child who will act on impulse though.

This was also a great help to me with the Periodic Table and finally got it into my head how it is planned out! I have passed on my hard copy of book 1 to a little girl who I think will benefit too! And yes, I ended up buying a copy on Kindle after buying the book!

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Mrs Jonesy

Who knew he could write words as well as say them!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2014

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I bought a "proper" copy of Itch a while ago and only recently got round to picking it up and it was so good that I had to immediately download Itch Rocks for my kindle the second I finished the first book.
The story is really well thought out, very cleverly written and just so fast paced I felt like I could feel the wind rushing through my hair as I sped through Itchingham's story with him!

Even though it's obviously aimed at young folks (and me being a 40 something avid reader) it's not childish or immature in either it's language or content.

I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Can't wait for book 3!

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Greyness UK

For teen to adult - an original, hard to put down, good read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2014

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Don't know if this is targeted at teens and don't care.
Bought 'Itch' as a cheapie for something to read and couldn't put it down!
Straight on to here and bought Mr Mayos second boom (he wrote these??).
Just as absorbing a read as the first book - a narrative that either adult or teen can enjoy.
Downside - now have to wait for the third book!
If you like impossible situations, kids coming up trumps and a nicely paced read then buy both.

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E. Lloyd

Itch really does rock!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2017

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After reading the first book I was hooked to get the second. I love the way the author uses a mix of science and story so it doesn't become a boring science textbook or a stupid fantasy tale.

The suspence is unbeliveable, you never know whats going to be there when you turn the page

GREAT BOOK 5*

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