Join Alex on an extraordinary adventure as he goes up against Parker Hobbs Private School for Snobs and his horrible History teacher, Miserable Mr Grey, to try to win the "Inventor of the Year" competition. This is a wonderful story of a small boy with a big ambition. Alex wants to be a great inventor and his latest creation is his riveting rocket pack. An incredible invention that will have people staring in awe. He soon learns, however, to win the competition he must outwit his ghastly opposition, and they are prepared to do anything to stop him from launching to victory. Absolutely anything Along the way, Alex discovers the meaning of true friendship and gets help from an unlikely hero. Take flight with Alex on a witty, exciting and hilarious journey to find out whether he can succeed. Alex the Extraordinary is a book bursting with excitement and loveable characters. It is funny enough to make you fall off your seat