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Film and TV producer Chrissy Metge and bestselling author Karen McMillan team up to write an exciting children’s book series that brings fun and science together in a child-friendly way that will engage young imaginations.
Read the first chapter.
Reviews
‘The latest Elemental Heroes book, Copper Calamities, bursts with interesting facts about elements, loads of humour and some valuable life lessons along the way. There’s never a dull moment in this page-turner for children!’ — Kath Bee, Children’s Songwriter & Entertainer
‘As well as being another riveting fantasy story in the Elemental Heroes series, Copper Calamities is a highly original and playful way to foster children’s curiosity about elements in the real world and to ignite a love of chemistry. And the bite-sized fun facts about copper, gold, iron and hydrogen at the end of the book are bound to help with that.’ —Lyn Potter, NZ Booklovers
‘Explosive Elemental Land is where the mountains are metallic, the queen’s golden, iron’s heart is soft, and coppers mend themselves in a melting pot. Welcome to a return visit to a world where meeting the elements is an adventure of discovery.’ — Jill Nicholas QSM, NZME newspapers reviewer
‘The latest Elemental Heroes story, Copper Calamites, gives new meaning to “ exploding with enthusiasm”. Twins Sophie and Joey encounter the eccentric coppers in a story that is both funny and dangerous, making learning and reading a fun adventure.’ — Terry Toner, Dusty Shelves
About the Kiwi creators
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.
Karen McMillan is the author of 23 diverse books, including the popular children’s Elastic Island Adventures series.
