Solving Crimes Is NOT My Superpower
By (Author) Nathanael Lessore
Illustrated by Simran Diamond Singh
Little Tiger Press Group
Little Tiger
5th August 2025
6th March 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Paperback
192
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Controlling the wind, smelling fear, farting colours... The people of Walsham can do it all! The WHOLE TOWN has been granted powers by a mysterious treasure, except for Sara. Shecan't even levitate a squirrel!
But the school football trophy (and her best friend's lucky charm) has been stolen, and powers or no powers, it's up to her to find it and catch the criminal. And who knows - maybe Sara will discover her super skills in the process... (She certainly hopes she will!).
A laugh-out-loud series about all the different ways of being extraordinary, perfect for fans of PIZAZZ, SAM WU and MARV.
Nate Lessore is a huge talent who knows exactly how to reel in readers (and create them too). Solving Crimes is Not My Superpower, is EPIC. It's got a fantastic cast of characters and the writing is so funny my jaw hurt from laughing and smiling. * Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of GOOD NEWS *
A brilliantly imaginative adventure, with a mystery to keep you guessing, from one of the funniest authors around. * Sophie Cameron, author of AWAY WITH WORDS *
Witty, wacky and full of warmth and humour ... bright and bold storytelling. * Davina Tijani, author of THE NKARA CHRONICLES *
Joyously silly yet a really touching story about finding your own kind of special. * J. P. Rose, author of BIRDIE *
Side-splitting superhero fun perfect for fans of Dogman and Loki. * Gabriel Dylan, author of the SHIVER POINT series *
A gloriously funny and anarchic middle-grade mystery, perfectly matched with lively illustrations and design. I predict a hit! * Perdita Cargill, author of DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH *
Lessore writes at a riveting pace, with a flawless balance of comedy, suspense and drama that is superbly complimented by Singh's illustrations. Witty and original, this is a great book, a REALLY great book. * Claire Powell, author of MARTY MOOSE *
Laugh out loud superhero story, featuring some truly preposterous powers.Lessore's superpower is making his readers laugh out loud. * Lindsay Galvin, author of DARWIN'S DRAGONS *
Had me laughing out loud. Such a fun take on superheroes. Kids are going to love this book. * Abiola Bello, author of WILD MAGIC *
A giggle a minute, with brilliantly rib-tickling illustrations! * Rachel Morrisroe, author of SUPERSAUSAGE TO THE RESCUE *
A sharp and sparky adventure packed full of humour and fantastic characters. * Dave Rudden, author of KNIGHTS OF THE BORROWED DARK *
Funny and warm, with brilliant dialogue, this is easy to read and full of wit. * BookTrust *
Nathanael Lessore (Author)
Nathanael Lessore grew up in a North Peckham estate as one of eight children to French and Madagascan parents. His debut book Steady For This was shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 and won the Branford Boase Award 2024. Becoming a writer is a dream come true, and he will never take this journey for granted.
Simran Diamond Singh (Illustrator)
Simran Diamond Singh is an illustrator and character designer based in East London. She has always adored storytelling and world-building and bringing characters to life, and ventured into the world of children's book illustration after winning the SECRET STORY DRAW in 2021.