Itch

By: Simon Mayo

Narrated by: Samuel Ireland, Melanie Wozniak, Kylah Day, Keala Kern, Harrison Popple, Charles Russell

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

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Critic 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)

'Itch is partly an adventurous romp, with one action-packed incident after another, similar in style to the popular Alex Rider series, but it is much more interesting.' (Athol Daily News)