- Comedy
- Illustrated Chapter Books
- Ages 6–9
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Pizazz is Sophy Henn's warm, laugh-out-loud illustrated series about a nine-year-old superhero who absolutely hates being one. Narrated in Pizazz's chatty, eye-rolling voice and packed on every page with cartoons, speech bubbles, lists and comic-strip panels, the six books follow her through the everyday agonies of a new school, jealousy, perfectionism, overwhelm and saving the planet, all while lumbered with an itchy glittery cape and the world's most embarrassing super power. Written and illustrated by Henn, it turns big feelings into fast, funny superhero capers with a genuinely useful message tucked inside each one. Pitched at newly independent readers moving on from picture books, it is a hugely accessible, hooky series for the 6-9 age group and a reliable win for reluctant readers.
A nine-year-old superhero who hates being one, in a warm, cartoon-packed comedy series. Fast, funny and made for newly independent readers.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Funny
- Silly
- Irreverent
- Warm
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
What Pizazz has done
- Bestseller
Cultural ubiquity
3/ 5Well-known to people who know the room.
Sensitivity
Low, and collection-wide.
Across the collection
All 6 books.
About the creator