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Itch
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By:
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Simon Mayo
Summary
When science-obsessed teenager Itch discovers a powerful new radioactive element, he’s forced to go on the run to protect it from Greencorp, a sinister organisation seeking to weaponize it.
But when the rock gives Itch radiation poisoning, and his closest friend betrays him, Itch risks losing the rock, putting the entire planet in danger.
2014, Wandsworth Schools Fabulous Book Award, Short-listed
2015, Sheffield Children's Book Award, Short-listed
2015, Northern Ireland Book Award, Short-listed
2015, The Young Quills, Short-listed
2015, Tir na n-Og Awards, Short-listed
2015, Tower Hamlets Book Award, Short-listed
2015, Wandsworth Schools Fabulous Book Award, Short-listed
2013, The Carnegie Medal for Writing, Long-listed
2014, The Sussex Coast Schools Amazing Book Awards, Long-listed
©2021 Komix Entertainment Pty Ltd (P)2023 Australian Broadcasting CorporationCritic reviews
'Itch is a great and thrilling book...that will help kids to understand elements!' (The Guardian)
'It’s an action-packed adventure with some chuckle-worthy moments, appealing protagonists, and a premise derived from plausible scientific theory.' (Publishers Weekly)