Jack Beechwhistle: Rise Of The Hairy Horror

Oct 4, 2024 9:18 AM

Author:Kes Gray

The second brilliant book in the Jack Beechwhistle series.

The world's a dangerous place. Luckily, Jack Beechwhistle is around to protect it. He might look like an ordinary boy, but really he's a junior secret agent. He's tackled all sorts of missions - exploding conkers, zombie sweet-shop owners, and man-eating giant slugs - with a bit of help from his best friends and sidekicks, Colin and Harry (as long as it's not past their bedtime).

Then Jack notices something strange and suspicious about the hairdresser in town, Valentino. Every time Valentino cuts someone's hair, he sweeps the hairs up and collects them in a big plastic bag. But what is he using them for?

Everything points to Valentino being an evil enemy agent! And Jack Beechwhistle's on the case . . .

Reviews

Max Einstein is everything you hope young girls can dream to be: smart, brave, creative, and able to inspire others to be the same. I love this book for all kids who want to dream big and imagine even bigger!

—— Mayim Bialik

Any young readers out there interested in science and adventure... this book is brilliant!

—— Tim Peake

If you're interested in science, mysteries or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!

—— Chelsea Clinton

Lively and astute... an entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perserverance, friendship, creativity, and identity

—— Publishers Weekly

Adventure, humour, bold illustrations and manageable text make this an ideal book for reading aloud or reading alone.

—— Toppsta review

Favourite scenes include a ride in a hot air balloon, suspended from a wonderful variety of inflatables, and another in the stinkiest cave in fiction. Lots of fun, this is one to recommend to readers who like their adventures wild, wacky and full of invention(s).

—— LoveReading4Kids

Give this book to the future scientist in your life!

—— Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish

A fast-paced, science-filled caper.

—— The Wall Street Journal

An entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perseverance, friendship, creativity, and identity.

—— Publishers Weekly

This story is packed with excitement and has a brilliant heroine in Max.

—— The Week Junior

If anyone's going to save the planet it will have to be the next generation, and this book could be the inspiration they need. As with lots of Patterson's children's books, this is smart, funny and fast moving, with real heart.

—— Andrea Reece

This contemporary story is perfect for today's readers ... Max is a superb role model, feisty and determined and super-intelligent. Science, mystery, friendship, creativity – this book has so much to offer.

—— Parents in Touch

The series combines fast-paced adventure with an invitation for readers to consider some of the most critical problems facing our planet today, and to believe that, through creative thinking, STEM skills, and a willingness to work together, they might be part of the generation to solve them.

—— Teach Secondary

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