We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Chrissy Metge and Karen McMillan’s book ‘Elemental Heroes: Hydrogen Showdown’, to our GrownUps members.
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About Elemental Heroes: Hydrogen Showdown
Film and TV producer Chrissy Metge and bestselling author Karen McMillan, team up to write an exciting new children’s book series, that brings fun and science together in a child-friendly way that will engage young imaginations.
Queen Gold has requested help from the world leaders to stop the unrest that is happening in Elemental Land. Twins Sophie and Joey are chosen for this mission that will take them into the dangerous world where the elements, such as gold, iron, neon and sulphur, live.
Hydro, the leader of the hydrogens, wants to invade the human world to blow things up. The hydrogens love to blow themselves up in Elemental Land, and they can do this over and over. Can Sophie and Joey stop Hydro’s dastardly plans for humanity? Joey has the knowledge, Sophie has impressive powers of deduction, and their sword-fighting skills are exceptional. But will this be enough against exploding hydrogens?
An action-packed, imaginative read that brings the world of everyday elements wonderfully to life! Perfect for children 7 to 12 years.
Praise:
‘Kids learn best when they learn by osmosis (without realising) or, in this case, by explosion! This is a wonderful melding of words, worlds and science.’ Suzy Cato, children’s entertainer
About the authors
Chrissy Metge is an Annie Award nominated producer and has been in the animation film and TV industry for 20 years, her love for children, storytelling and animation means it was natural for her to develop her own stories. Her screen credits include Entergalactic (Emmy Award Nominee), Rons Gone Wrong, the Oscar-Winning Jungle Book 2016, Alvin and The Chipmunks Roadchip, The Hobbit Trilogy, IronMan 3, Fast and Furious 7, Hunger Games, Superman Man of Steel, Legend of the Guardians, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Gary of the Pacific, Animalia TV Series. The WotWots TV Series, Bro Town TV Series.
Chrissy is also the author of the Max and His Big Imagination series, and Amy’s Dreaming Adventures.
Karen McMillan is the author of 23 diverse books, from bestselling novels, The Paris of the East, The Paris of the West, Brushstrokes of Memory and Turbulent Threads, to non-fiction books that inspire and help others: Everyday Strength and Unbreakable Spirit, and now the Elastic Island Adventures and Elemental Heroes series for children.
Karen was the resident book reviewer on The Cafe TV3 for two years, and she appears regularly in the media. She has been a speaker at many festivals and events, including the Going West Festival, the Devonport Arts Festival, the Tauranga Arts Festival, and Brisbane Book Week (with thanks to Creative NZ Funding) and Hamilton Book Month.
Click here to read an article about the collaborative writing process which Chrissy wrote for GrownUps
Terms and conditions
- You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
- Competition closes on the 11th September 2024, winners will be notified via email by 12th September 2024.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
- Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
- GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
- By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
- One entry per household.
- Prize in non transferrable.
- You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
- You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.
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