Einstein's Underpants - And How They Saved the World

Oct 10, 2024 5:23 AM

Author:Anthony McGowan

A stinking alien commander.

Eight freaky kids.

And a pair of faded Y-fronts.

When crazy Uncle Otto warns of imminent invasion from outer space, his maths geek nephew Alexander takes on the task of saving the world. He recruits a ragged crew of school superheroes to help him, including Tortoise Boy, armed with Cedric the tortoise, the Human Hurricane, who possesses untold power in his bottom, and Really Annoying Girl. But with only a pack of cards, some toy ray-guns and a pair of old pants for help, can they do it? Find out in this nail-bitingly scary but hilarious story by a prize-winning author.

Reviews

It's dirty, inventive and made me laugh aloud . . . Any kid into Andy Griffiths or the Astrosaurs series will be in ecstasy

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

I loved Einstein's Underpants. It strikes the perfect balance between wacky wahey pants-based fun, and a top quality, energetic sci-fi romp . . . The writing style is dramatic, punchy, and is perfectly pitched at its audience. Anthony McGowan is always excellent, and this is no exception. Highly
recommended.

—— Keith Dudhnath , The Bookbag

Entirely genius

—— Toby Clements , Daily Telegraph

If your nine year old has not yet discovered the world of Anthony McGowan, then now might be the time

—— Rachel Carlyle , Sunday Express

Einstein's Underpants is zany, irreverent and downright absurd - children will love it

—— Independant on Sunday

Hats off to Malorie Blackman . . . Sheer poetry

—— Oxford Times

A poignant, gritty read, John Lucas's debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city teenagers, exposing not only their heinous deeds, but a society that allows children to feel unloved and excluded.

—— Yorkshire Post

The Blake Street Boyz gang means everything to 15-year-old Jay and his friends, spending dinner times and evenings defending their turf, but his life takes a not-altogether-unexpected turn when he has to prove himself to leader Shads.

—— Hull Daily Mail

A poignant gritty read, John Lucas' debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city tenagers.

—— Wales on Sunday

An exceptionally powerful debut novel; John Lucas is a writer to watch.

—— Books for Keeps

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