Books with author J Scherpenhuizen

Sebastian and Max are identical twins. People always get them mixed up. That’s not much fun. They want to be recognised as individuals. But being twins also has its upside... This delightful book, told with warmth and humour, with its detailed action-filled pictures, gives an insight into what it’s like to be an identical pair. This fun story provides a wonderful focus for parents and teachers to discuss twins, siblings, families, sharing and belonging.The author, Nava Levy, is the mother of identical twin boys and a pre-school teacher with 20 years experience telling stories to children. This is her first book.J Scherpenhuizen is an illustrator and author of comics, novels and picture books for all ages. He has been published in magazines, comics and books numerous kinds. His notable picture book series is Wild and Crazy Dinosaurs also available on Kindle.

Wazu Voxby the greatest author in this or any other universe, ever! has released his first series for earth readers which he has entitled with his usual modesty, The Greatest Series of Stories Ever Written in This or Any Other Universe, Ever! Book one is The Catvengers, set on the planet of Creaturus where animals walk upright and talk. The Catvengers tells the tale of the creation of the first creaturan superheroes in response to the threat of Prince Gregor von Badend PhD, otherwise known as The Silver Skull... Enter General McMurda and Dr Strangekatz who are determined to either find or create the necessary super beings. The good Dr’s first attempt seems a great success when his super serum turns fragile Roger Roger Rogers into a muscular super warrior, unfortunately there are unforseen side effects... Meanwhile Admiral Admirable finds a Cat with super strength and the ability to breathe under water ... but cats don’t like water... And so the search goes on for heroes to battle the seemingly unstoppable Skull. Catvengers is a hilarious spoof of the Marvel Comics of the sixties, a satire on that great oxymoron ‘military intelligence’ and human foibles in general. A Simpsonsesque take on anthropomorphic animal superheroes, laced with references to classics like Dr Strangelove and King Kong and iconic comic book characters. 12000 words and 67 full colour illustrations by Wazu’s privileged underling J.Scherpenhuizen (he’s not worthy, he’s not worthy) Catvengers is enjoyed by teenagers and anyone who likes satire and comics.

The mind of Simon Reilly, the 11-year-old son of alien superhero Doctor Vulcan is trapped in the body of the terrible Warmonster. His brilliant father lies in a coma. Unable to communicate, Simon finds himself attacked by an uneasy alliance of heroes and villains, joining together to save the earth. Simon's courageous mother, Maureen, goes to confront the mysterious Old Guard who have taken charge of Doctor Vulcan's body, claiming they are the only ones who can revive him. Meanwhile, Simon's older sister Sara, 16, has taken up the mantle of Doctor Vulcan and is hunting for Simon, unaware that a monster's mind inhabits his old body. At the same time, Nathan, Sara's twin, travels through hyperspace to search for Simon's best friend in a dinosaur-infested world.