The Explosive Diary by Emily Gale

A new heroine has arrived – Eliza Boom: feisty, fearless spy and inventor extraordinaire. Well, at least that’s how she imagines herself.

With best friend and assistant, her dog Einstein, she has built 92 failed inventions, so she must be close to one that is going to work. Her dad is an inventor who makes gadgets for spies and Eliza helps him. But she must also deal with the school bully, Zoe Wakefield, and get back some secret spy film that Zoe has taken. This will require her to devise her greatest invention yet.

Eliza is funny and smart and her engaging diary also has plenty of wonderful drawings that illustrate her escapades. Eliza Boom is a fabulous new junior series, with adventures that will be enjoyed by both boys and girls aged 5 to 8.

The Explosive Diary and Fizz-tastic Diary are both available now.


Angela Crocombe