Simon mayo itch audiobook

Mar 07, 20 bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from the first chapter of itch rocks, his second novel about boy science hero itch. Itch is as actionpacked and suspenseful as a novel for young readers can get. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayo s debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. After narrowly escaping the thugs from greencorps and disposing of element 126, itch and his family live under constant surveillance by englands famed mi5. 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. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. At first no one believes him but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo august 5. Jun 10, 20 itch by simon mayo vlog post at jean booknerd jean booknerd. The war is over but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He works for bbc radio, and in 2008 he was recognized as the radio broadcaster of the.

Mar 01, 2012 reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Random house presents the audiobook edition of mad blood stirring by simon mayo, read by rhashan stone. The post office shook only slightly, the window rattling in its frame and dislodging an advent calendar. Source document contributed to documentcloud by news desk the guardian. All these elements pardon the pun are what make simon mayos debut novel, itch a compelling, actionpacked read. Relive the best bits of simons interview with the boss, or hear the interview in full. At first no one believes him but soon, someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself.

Feb 27, 2012 radio 2 presenter simon mayo reads an extract from his new childrens book, itch. 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 want to use the. He began writing four years ago, when he decided to create something for his son joe, an avid reader and science nut. Simon andrew hicks mayo born 21 september 1958 is an english radio presenter and author who has worked for bbc radio since 1982. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The itch series follows itchingham on a series of explosive adventures in which he must protect element 126, himself and his loved ones from.

Simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection book. Thats exactly what simon mayo managed with itch, his debut novel which made something brilliantly exciting out of an unlikely subject. However, things dont always go smoothly that is why he is currently without eyebrows. Anthony horowitz meet itch an accidental, accidentprone hero. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.

Mar 01, 2014 itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to uk. And itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes. Meet itch, the science mad kid, who just cant get enough of experimenting even when he accidentally singes off his own eyebrows.

Radio 2 presenter simon mayo reads an extract from his new childrens book, itch. Simon mayo is an awardwinning british radio broadcaster who has worked for bbc radio since 1981. Simon mayo itch collection 3 books set this fantastic book set contains the fantastic debut featuring books. Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive. Bbc radio 2 dj simon mayo reads from the first chapter of itch rocks, his second novel about boy science hero itch. Itch is a great character, he is really clear thinking and bright, and i feel hes a real inspiration for the reader. 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. 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 plot centres around itch, who is hunting for the mysterious scientific. Itchingham lofte known as itch is fourteen, and loves science especially chemistry. This would make a great gift for fans of anthony horowitz. The characters in the book are relatable and memorable. 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. We follow the story of itchingham lofte, itch, and his epic adventures revolving around a single rock.

Childrens book of the year specsavers national book awards 2012 a great debut. Youd think dropping six highly radioactive pieces of element 126 down a 1,285footdeep well at great personal peril would have earned itch the right to relax for the school year. Oct 25, 2012 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. Itchingham itch lofte is back and ready to prove that sometimes kids are better than adults at saving the world. Written by simon mayo, audiobook narrated by daniel hill. 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. The war is over but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away. Itch and jack, although smart and fun, are often bullied by classmates who dont understand their dinisterest in. Simon mayo an english radio presenter is married to news reporter hilary bird. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.

Itch ebook by simon mayo 9781446495414 rakuten kobo. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Reading itch by simon mayo has really changed my perspective on how i view science. Simon mayo reads from his new book, itch rocks the guardian. 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. Itchingham lofte known as itch is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry.

Itch rocks by simon mayo overdrive rakuten overdrive. Apr 15, 2019 simon mayo an english radio presenter is married to news reporter hilary bird. Simon is renowned for his presentation in bbc radio and also was an. Read itch rocks the further adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo available from rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The war is over, but for the inmates at dartmoor prison, peace like home is still a long way away.

Itch rocks ebook by simon mayo 9781454905127 rakuten kobo. The reason is that itch, due out in march, is written by simon mayo, the radio dj. Simon mayo is one of britains bestloved and wellknown radio djs. 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. Learn more about itch in the listening books digital collection. Simon is renowned for his presentation in bbc radio and also was an award holder of 34th annual broadcasting press guild. The book has been listened to multiple times by my family and they all love it. Simon mayo books list of books by author simon mayo. Read itch by simon mayo available from rakuten kobo. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom.

Simon mayo itch collection 3 books set 9780552575836. The debut novel from bbc radio presenter simon mayo. To find out more about simon and his itch books go to. This book made me itching for more, a marvelous piece of work by mayo. Fourteenyearold itchingham lofte, nicknamed itch, has an unusual passion. Itch by simon mayo vlog post at jean booknerd jean booknerd. Simon mayo is best known for his bbc radio 2 drivetime show. Buy simon mayos itch collection 3 books collection by simon mayo. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. 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. To recap, the teenage protagonist, itch, an element hunter and chemistry geek, came into the possession of several rocks that turned out to be examples of a new highly radioactive element. Instead of being afraid, hes excited when the geiger counter at school goes wild in reaction to the radioactive rock.

Being in the public eye isnt good for a scientific career. The explosive adventures of an element hunter by simon mayo. Apr 12, 2012 listen to itch audiobook by simon mayo. Itch by simon mayo vlog post at jean booknerd youtube. The explosive adventures of an element hunter paperback.