The Lightning Catcher by Clare Weze

Alfie has noticed a few things since his family moved to Folding Ford. There's nothing to do in the countryside. He and his sister are the only kids in the whole village who aren't white. But the most interesting one is that the weather is bonkers. One frost-covered branch on one tree in the middle of June? A tiny whirlwind in a bucket in the garden? Only in Folding Ford.

Armed with his bike, a notepad and his new best mate Sam, Alfie is going to investigate. His best clue is strange scientist Nathaniel Clemm - the only thing in town weirder than the weather.

Children's librarian Sophie Green says:

This is a great book; an original voice and a fantastic story which manages to be both filled with wonder and science as well as a down to earth view on community and what it's like to really be a child. Highly recommended.

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