Marv and the Duck of Doom
Alex Falase-Koya author Paula Bowles illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:1st May '25
Should be back in stock very soon

Superhero Marv is back and this time he's up against a new generation of super villain!
When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . In this story, the Duck of Doom, manned by new super villain Professor Feather 2.0, crashes into the park intent on destruction. It's time for Marvin to become a superhero-the invincible, unstoppable, MARV!Longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Award 2026 When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . In this story, Marvin meets a blast from his grandad's past when the Duck of Doom shows up at the park, controlled by a new generation of super villain-Professor Feather 2.0. It's time for Marvin to become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! With the Ducklings of Doom also hot on his heels, the odds are quacked against Marv. He's going to have to ruffle some feathers in order to put these dastardly ducks back in their place. As part of the bestselling Marv series: • Marv and the Mega Robot (ISBN: 9780192780423) • Marv and the Dino Attack (ISBN: 9780192780447) • Marv and the Pool of Peril (ISBN: 9780192780461) • Marv and the Blizzard Zone (ISBN: 9780192780485) • Marv and the Killer Plants (ISBN: 9780192780508) • Marv and the Humongous Hamster (ISBN: 9780192780522) • Marv and the Alien Invasion (ISBN: 9781382053853) • Marv and the Duck of Doom (ISBN: 9781382053884) • Marv and the Funfair Fright (ISBN: 9781382053914)
"An exciting and gripping tale of adventure and courage aimed at young readers who enjoy action-packed reading. Amidst all of the excitement are messages of kindness, friendship, and bravery, encouraging children to become aware of their own qualities, skills and abilities and like Marvin, find the superhero within themselves." * Children's Books Ireland *
"Kindness, resilience and courage are all celebrated in these thrill-filled MARV adventures which are brought to vibrant life by Bowles' eye-caching two-tone illustrations." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
ISBN: 9781382053884
Dimensions: 185mm x 130mm x 8mm
Weight: 164g