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Scarlet: Defender of the Universe
Are you sitting comfortably? Are you fantasising about bamboo? Do you have black and white fur? Are you huge and cute and cuddly-looking? Well, put this book down, because you are a panda, and this is not a book for pandas.
This is a story about a girl called Scarlet. She’s nine years old, just like you, if you’re nine. If you’re not nine, then she’s more like someone else who is nine. She has red hair, just like you, unless your hair is brown. She is 127 centimetres tall, just like you, unless you’re taller or shorter. Her favourite colour is green, just like you, unless your favourite colour is grey, although that seems highly unlikely. And she is as smart as a shiny button, just like you.
Scarlet only responds to the advert at the back of the Beano for the role of Defender of the Universe to prove to her annoying younger brother that it’s not a real thing… so she’s a little surprised to be told that she’s got the job and is now responsible for the safety of the entire galaxy. Along with her co-Defender Jasper, Pom-Pom, the cutest alien in existence, and Bot, the cleverest AI robot that’s ever been invented, Scarlet is thrown into a whirlwind adventure that takes her to the furthest reaches of the cosmos and back again, on a mission to prevent the destruction of planet Earth by an alien species who will do anything for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Illustrated throughout in black and white by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, My Brother is a Superhero, Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Mr Gum, Defender of the Universe is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed debut by James Davis – a middle-grade Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
This is a story about a girl called Scarlet. She’s nine years old, just like you, if you’re nine. If you’re not nine, then she’s more like someone else who is nine. She has red hair, just like you, unless your hair is brown. She is 127 centimetres tall, just like you, unless you’re taller or shorter. Her favourite colour is green, just like you, unless your favourite colour is grey, although that seems highly unlikely. And she is as smart as a shiny button, just like you.
Scarlet only responds to the advert at the back of the Beano for the role of Defender of the Universe to prove to her annoying younger brother that it’s not a real thing… so she’s a little surprised to be told that she’s got the job and is now responsible for the safety of the entire galaxy. Along with her co-Defender Jasper, Pom-Pom, the cutest alien in existence, and Bot, the cleverest AI robot that’s ever been invented, Scarlet is thrown into a whirlwind adventure that takes her to the furthest reaches of the cosmos and back again, on a mission to prevent the destruction of planet Earth by an alien species who will do anything for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Illustrated throughout in black and white by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, My Brother is a Superhero, Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Mr Gum, Defender of the Universe is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed debut by James Davis – a middle-grade Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2025
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April 5, 2025
One of the most hilarious and utterly entertaining reads of the year. Scarlet: Defender of the universe follows a nine year old girl who is about to experience an adventurous intergalactic adventure. When Jasper approves Scarlet's application and floats infront of her window, she is unable to find sanity in the whole situation.
What follows is a whirlwind adventure of saving the planet from green, smelly globs of aliens who are willing to do anything just to keep their hot chocolate warm, dolphins who can talk, freezing time, finding a drill that can impersonate another planet, cutest, fluffest aliens, AI bot who has cleverest solutions for Jasper's missteps and more. Scarlet's life was going to turn a complete u- turn.
Filled with unpredictable twists, hilarious dialogues and events, this book made me laugh out loud. It totally delivers what it says "funniest book." Trust me, this story was fast-paced and gripping, it doesn't give one dull moment whatsoever.
With amazing illustrations and a greatly entertaining storyline, I'd would highly recommend this book to all middle- grade novels enthusiasts.
What follows is a whirlwind adventure of saving the planet from green, smelly globs of aliens who are willing to do anything just to keep their hot chocolate warm, dolphins who can talk, freezing time, finding a drill that can impersonate another planet, cutest, fluffest aliens, AI bot who has cleverest solutions for Jasper's missteps and more. Scarlet's life was going to turn a complete u- turn.
Filled with unpredictable twists, hilarious dialogues and events, this book made me laugh out loud. It totally delivers what it says "funniest book." Trust me, this story was fast-paced and gripping, it doesn't give one dull moment whatsoever.
With amazing illustrations and a greatly entertaining storyline, I'd would highly recommend this book to all middle- grade novels enthusiasts.
January 26, 2025
I really enjoyed this! Made me chuckle! Scarlet is thrown into the perilous job of Defender of the Universe and all the tribulations that comes with that. Great exploration of sibling relationships, really interesting interspersed narration touches and some gorgeous illustrations! Hope there’s more to come!
February 9, 2025
Funny, ridiculous and an amusing read.
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