Orchard Books ISBN 978140835 6852 £5.99
A meteorite strike causes strange mutations in the animal world creating super-powered creatures; some good and some evil. In Mexico Power Pug is busy seeking world domination, using his mind controlling powers to destroy the rainforest and all chocolate factories with the help of an army of armadillos. His aim is to become ‘master of all chocolate and master of the world.’ Luckily there are several other super powered creatures to thwart his plans. Unlikely heroes Adventure Duck, Neon Zebra and Senorita Spitfire team up and pool their resources, eventually overcoming the armadillo threat, dispensing with the evil pug and restoring the rainforest so its terrified inhabitants can return.
This is a lively, zany, fast paced adventure story. With lots of humour in the word play and illustrations and a comic style approach, this book is likely to prove popular as an independent read in years 3 or 4. Children who enjoy Adventure Duck’s first exploits can look forward to more in the series.
Sue McGonigle
