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.

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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.

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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?

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An action-packed, imaginative read that brings the world of everyday elements wonderfully to life! Perfect for children 7 to 12 years.​

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‘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

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‘Self-combusting hydrogens, plasma rays shot from neons, mystical mercuries, a shape-shifting Queen of gold, a man cast in iron. The supercharged imaginations of Chrissy Metge and Karen McMillan have combined to create Elemental Land’s chemistry of characters. Journeying through the periodic table’s never been such fun.’   - Jill Nicholas, QSM, Rotorua Daily Post

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‘It's an action-packed read that will ignite children's curiosity about their world. Based on key concepts from chemistry, Elemental Heroes explores scientific thinking in a fictional world. Sophie and Joey, the twins tasked to stop the unrest that is happening in Elemental Land, are likable and fun. While twins, they are their own unique person with distinct personalities and skills. The Elemental Land is a distinct world and there's potential for more world-building in subsequent books in the series. This fast-paced story is pitched for the middle primary reader, with punchy chapters, language that will grow vocabularies and a storyline that will pique children's interest in the elements that make up our world.’ Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers

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‘The first of a series of books titled Elemental Heroes that are written for junior and intermediate readers to interest them in science particularly elements of the periodic table. Big print and easy to understand. In the back is a rundown of all the elements featuring in the book and in this case it is hydrogen, gold and iron. Well written and explained and should prove popular.’ Bob's Book Blog

 

'This is a fast-moving story...and the characterisation of the various elements is cleverly done. It certainly opens a door to science for young readers.' Trevor Agnew, The Source

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'The book is full of humour and easy going information about elements - cleverly written throughout the story. The story is fast paced and illustrated by light illustrations in a very comic book style. A great "reluctant" reader type book as well I would imagine.' Terry Toner, Dusty Shelves

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​​Suitable for children 7 - 12 years

Movie/TV rights optioned by Chrissy Metge Ltd

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