Lightning Girl

Lightning Girl is the first book in a high-energy, humorous adventure series perfect for readers aged 8-11. It introduces Aurora Beam, a seemingly ordinary 10-year-old who suddenly manifests superpowers. This leads to the shocking revelation that her own mother is a secret superhero, fighting crime globally. As Aurora navigates her new abilities, she faces the challenge of balancing superhero training with everyday school life and keeping her powers a secret from her friends. The plot thickens with the appearance of her mother's evil twin, prompting Aurora to question the line between good and evil. Written by Alesha Dixon with Katy Birchall, this book aims to empower young readers, offering a strong role model who tackles both extraordinary and relatable challenges.

The first book in a laugh-out-loud, high-voltage, action-packed adventure series for 8+ readers from hugely popular TV personality, Alesha Dixon, written in collaboration with Katy Birchall. 10-year-old Aurora Beam lives at home with her utterly unremarkable family - until the day she sees her little sister being picked on in the playground and suddenly beams of light shoot out of her fingers! It's time for her parents to drop a life-changing bombshell. Mum is a secret superhero, fighting crime across the globe while Dad looks after the kids at home. As Aurora's own powers come into play, will she be able to balance her new super skills training with school? Will she be able to keep it all a secret from her friends? And when her mum's evil twin pops up, will Aurora think that being a super VILLAINmight be more fun...? Laughs on every page fantastically funny illustrations throughout Alesha Dixon is one of the judges on Britain's Got Talent Also, check out Alesha's stand-alone book, Girls Rule Alesha Dixon says: My inspiration to create a superhero called Lightning Girl began with wanting my young daughter to feel empowered. It's been a dream to create a strong role model that any child can look up to - I want my readers to see themselves in Aurora, who is dealing with trouble at home and trouble at school alongside her new powers. I also have a love of precious stones and their healing properties; I have always been fascinated with their spectacular colours and the positive energy that they bring. As human beings we are always searching for something greater within ourselves and a deeper meaning to life and it's my belief that we all have a light within us that can affect change and bring good to the world... we just have to harness it! :) Enter Aurora Beam!