His previous books include mad blood stirring, blame and the itch trilogy, filmed for tv by abc. 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. Full text of itch by simon mayo chapter one see other formats xenon xe 54 atomic weight 1. Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the. Itch and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Itch is very good if you like new discoveries and the periodic table of elements.
And itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. This book made me itching for more, a marvelous piece of work by mayo. Itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. The itch books arent science books you dont have to like science to enjoy them. When itch is given a strange rock by a mysterious man, it turns out to be something that no scientist has ever seen. The facts on elements are intertwined with an amazing story that has laughs and edge of the seat.
Simon may have a successful day job on the radio but that is not important. Windows and doors rattled, the pots and pans in the. 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. 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. Simon mayos romp includes scientific knowhow and an amiable hero. 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. Theres nothing wring with an adult reading childrens literature, but unfortunately a few things didnt sit quite right with me when reading this book. I thought, if a teenage boy can do that in real life, what. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with cohost. Interview with simon mayo created by sterling publishing watch the video share. Itch series by simon mayo meet your next favorite book. We follow the story of itchingham lofte, itch, and his epic adventures revolving around a single rock.
On the eve of the year 1815, the american sailors of the eagle finally arrive at dartmoor prison. The itch book series by simon mayo includes books itch. See the complete itch series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Itch and itch rocks are just fantastically well written and enjoyable books. But mayos writing flows well and manages to be both accessible, educational and entertaining. 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. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to uk. The war is over but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away. 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. He currently is the presenter of drivetime on radio 2, which features a book club, and is co. 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. Those who want the rock will stop at nothing, and if it gets into the wrong. Buy itch by simon mayo 9780552565509 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. 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.
Itch 3 books by simon mayo books for teenagers at the works. The post office shook only slightly, the window rattling in its frame and dislodging an advent calendar. Buy itch 3 books by simon mayo online from the works. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. Itch was shocking, surprising and made me want to read more. However things get really dangerous when some very nasty people take an interest in one of the. Simon has done it again with the third in the series of itch books. 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 multistained carpet and pockmarked walls bore testament to that. Would like to see another perhaps including itchs older brother a bit more as he is currently only a fringe character. Based on the periodic table, itch element hunter is the first novel from renowned radio dj simon mayo an exciting and nailbiting thriller. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. 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. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982.
Confessions the book is a compilation of the best confessions sent to the show by listeners. I only found out about it when i saw itchcraft by simon mayo on netgalley recently, requested a. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom. Itch by simon mayo 9780552565509paperback lovereading. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Anthony horowitz meet itch an accidental, accidentprone hero. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. He began writing four years ago, when he decided to create something for his son joe, an avid reader and science nut.
Mayo was the presenter of a revamped drive time show on radio 2 with. I cant wait to buy the next book itch rocks and see if it is as good as the first. Horowitz, anthony back cover of itch this is alex rider with geekpower. At first no one believes him but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in. Mar 01, 2012 reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Simon mayo author of itch meet your next favorite book. 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.
Simon mayo does bring the story to a satisfying conclusion, but there are one or two rather large questions left unanswered. 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. 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. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. British radio personality mayo makes his ya debut with this thriller, which. The explosive adventures of an element hunter, itch rocks. Youd have to work quite hard not to like itchingham lofte.
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. 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. But he decides to dispose of it forever, risking his life in the process. Andrea reece the first two books in the series itch and itch rocks have sold over 100,000 copies combined. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon. However, things dont always go smoothly that is why he is currently without eyebrows. Itch the titular protagonist is a fourteenyearold boy who discovers a previously unknown chemical element. Interview with simon mayo created by the guardian listen to.
Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive rock. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to. Oil companies, terrorist cells and the government all want itchs rock. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. 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. On the eve of the year 1815, the captured sailors of the eagle arrive at dartmoor prison. 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. Allaction adventure perfect for fans of alex rider and young bond. Itch 9780552565509 by simon mayo lovereading4schools. Reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Simon has spent the last three years juggling his broadcasting job with visiting schools and talking about the itch series.
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