Megalomaniacs: the Invasion Begins!

What do our readers think of Megalomaniacs: the Invasion Begins!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the short, silly comic strips very funny and enjoy the colourful characters, energetic artwork and frequent jokes. They also like choosing favourite Megalomaniacs and using the drawing section to create their own characters.

What does the Pageticker team say about Megalomaniacs: the Invasion Begins!?

We love this book’s fast-paced comic strips, colourful artwork and wonderfully ridiculous cast of tiny aliens, whose grand plans are repeatedly undone by vanity and bickering. It is a lively, accessible choice for children who enjoy visual humour, creative characters and short bursts of reading; expect plenty of chaotic action and a splash of toilet humour.

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What is Megalomaniacs: the Invasion Begins! about?

Bobbletown faces an unexpected invasion when the Megalomaniacs, tiny yet super-powered aliens, crash-land with plans to conquer Earth. Despite their grand ambitions, these foot-tall creatures often find themselves in comical mishaps, frequently thwarted by their own vanity and each other. Through a series of short, energetic comic strips, readers meet 24 unique Megalomaniacs, each attempting world domination in their own quirky way. Jamie Smart's vibrant artwork and humour bring this chaotic and entertaining alien escapade to life.

About the author

Jamie Smart is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the hilarious comic series 'Bunny vs Monkey' and 'Looshkin'. His stories are packed with action, wild adventures, and loads of laughs. Jamie loves drawing funny characters and hopes his books inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading comics.

Discussion ideas around Megalomaniacs: the Invasion Begins!

Big ambitions: Why do the Megalomaniacs want to conquer Earth, and what does the book suggest about people who are desperate to feel powerful?

When plans go wrong: Which Megalomaniac handles failure best, and what can the characters learn from the ways their plans fall apart?

Working together: The Megalomaniacs often get in each other’s way. What might happen if they worked as a team, and would teamwork actually help them succeed?

Designing characters: What makes a Megalomaniac memorable: its appearance, powers, personality or something else? Design a new alien and explain its special features.

Small but mighty: How does the book play with the idea that something tiny can still be powerful, frightening or important?