Lightning Girl
Alesha Dixon
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 VILLAIN might 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!
Reviews
I liked that Aurora saved the day. It was a good twist when I found out who the super villain was.
Queen Daisy Lanzarote 28.08.2025
This book is really funny!
Mademoiselle Bunny Flattery 09.08.2025
I liked the illustrations and the characters, especially their super powers!
Coach Fenella Postage-Stamp 03.09.2024
The best bit is at the end when Aurora saves the day by using her lightning powers to light up the hall. Her teacher is actually a baddie and has tried to steal some stones from a museum.
Captain Orchid Sherbet 03.09.2024
I loved this book because it was very funny and hilarious but it was also full of action.
Detective Saturn Haystack 07.08.2024
I enjoyed the adventure theme and the supernatural things.
General Bart Volcano 23.07.2024
I liked it because it had a lot of action and it was cool for Audrey to have superpowers.
Baroness Blossom Peninsula 07.03.2024
Star Reviewer
I love these books I wish I had super powers
Marshal Hopscotch Peninsula 14.01.2024
My favourite character was Aurora because she is fierce, brave and heroic. Each chapter ends with a cliff hanger and makes you want to read more. Yes, I would definitely recommend!
General Orchid Vesuvius 13.01.2024
One of my favourite books. It's basically like a book about superman but about girls. I can't stop reading it over and over.
Anonymous 03.01.2024
it was not my style as i do not like such confident like books but it would be perfect for others who like this
Anonymous 25.12.2023
I’ve read all the Lightning Girl books except for one Lightning Girl vs Secret Supervillain. I’m enjoying it right now.
Coach Aphrodite Mozzarella 18.12.2023
This book was amazing!!!!!
Dona Kangaroo Pipistrel 13.08.2023
I think that if you like Alesha Dixon you'll love this book as it matches her personality and it is written by her.
Nurse Rose Volcano 12.08.2023
This is an amazing book. It is very funny, and lightning girl finds out loads of new things about what’s happening to her. She was very surprised that when her sister Clara Was getting bullied she started getting hot and her fingers were tingling. Then lightning being shut out of her hands.
Lady Phoenix Pennyfarthing 10.08.2023
It's really cool and I would suggest it to 7-9 year olds
Baroness Candyfloss Sudoku 29.07.2023
I liked the characters including Fred, the president of the Bright Sparks. He was very funny and naughty. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes superheroes, suspense and villains.
Lady Amazonia Pumpernickel 28.07.2023
My favourite character was a girl named Aurora Beam who found out at school that she had super powers so she went home to tell her parents but she got an unexpected twist hearing that her parents also had powers!!!
Lord Poseidon Sunshine 25.07.2023
Star Reviewer
A great start to the Lightning girl series
Professor Daffodil Spaghetti-Hoops 21.07.2023
Full of super heros and I personally love this book.
Anonymous 16.07.2023
