David Solomons ist ein erfahrener Drehbuchautor, dessen Werk sowohl Adaptionen klassischer Geschichten als auch originelle romantische Komödien aus der Verlagsbranche umfasst. Sein Ausflug in die Kinderliteratur mit 'Mein Bruder ist ein Superheld' zeigt seine Fähigkeit, fesselnde Erzählungen zu verfassen. Solomons zeichnet sich durch flüssiges Erzählen aus und bringt eine einzigartige Perspektive in seine Werke ein.
Lukes einziger Fehler ist es, dass er an diesem einen Tag seinen älteren Bruder Zack im Baumhaus zurücklässt, um pinkeln zu gehen. Während er auf der Toilette sitzt, kommen Aliens in einem Raumschiff vorbei und verleihen Zack Superkräfte. Ausgerechnet Zack, der nie in seinem Leben ein Comicheft gelesen hat! Der Auftrag: die Welt retten. Doch dafür bleiben den Brüdern nur wenige Tage.
Nicht nur sein großer Bruder Zack, sondern auch noch seine beste Freundin Lara ist mit Superkräften ausgestattet. Dann kann der Welt ja nichts mehr passieren. Oder doch? Als Luke herausfindet, dass Aliens als Sportlehrer getarnt die Erde angreifen wollen, glaubt ihm niemand. Nur ein Bündnis mit einem selbsternannten Superschurken scheint die letzte Rettung zu sein.
The fifth book in the bestselling series sees Luke face his greatest fear yet, one that's surprisingly close to home...
Luke may not have superpowers but that's not going to stop him from trying to save the world in the sequel to internationally bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero ! When Luke's annoying older brother became a superhero instead of him, Luke thought he couldn't get any more disgruntled-- until his friend Lara became a superhero, too. Now Luke's feeling totally left out; even his best friend gets mad at him when Luke's attempts at crime-solving without superpowers go terribly awry. So when Luke discovers an alien plot to overthrow the world, he's got nobody to turn to who'll listen...nobody but his sworn enemy. In this hilarious sequel to My Brother is a Superhero , Luke will have to put on his big-boy Daredevil underpants and find out what heroes and villains are truly made of.Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and Diary of a Wimpy Kid . "In a slightly meta and very funny turn, Luke takes advantage of his encyclopedic knowledge of comic books gives him a strategic edge over the ETs. Wildly funny." — Kirkus Reviews
When Luke is confronted with Stellar, his superpowered twin from another dimension, he is highly suspicious. No one travels through time and space without a plan, and that plan is usually evil. So what does Stellar want? And why is he so unbelievably irritating? From his superhero hair to his rocket-powered shoes, Stellar is up to no good, and Luke must bring him down!
Doubtful... 'David Solomons represents the best in contemporary comic writing for children' -- GuardianA hilarious new story from the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.
David Solomons is a celebrated author known for his successful children's series, which includes award-winning titles like My Brother is a Superhero and My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord. His works have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Laugh Out Loud Awards. A passionate Doctor Who enthusiast, Solomons infuses his storytelling with humor and imaginative elements, appealing to young readers and their families alike.
When a struggling publisher discovers his only successful author is blocked he knows he has to unblock her or he's finished. With her newfound success, she's become too damn happy and she can't write when she's happy. The only trouble is, the worse he makes her feel, the more he realises he is in love with her.
David Solomons, an experienced screenwriter, made his successful transition to children's literature with his debut novel, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Originally from Glasgow, he now resides in Dorset with his wife, fellow novelist Natasha Solomons, and their two children, Luke and Lara. His background in screenwriting informs his storytelling style, appealing to young readers.
