Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink

Author: Jennifer Killick

Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 6 August 2026 by Firefly Press Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Alex Sparrow' series.

Paperback | 256 pages, chapter title
129 x 197 x 17 | 182g

Alex Sparrow is a human lie-detector, with unexpectedly smelly super-powers· Alex Sparrow is a super-agent in training. Working with Jess, who can communicate with animals, he must find out why their friends, and enemies, are all changing into polite and well-behaved pupils. And exactly who is behind it all. · A humorous tale full of farts, jokes and superhero references, and a rather clever goldfish called Bob. · In a world where kids’ flaws and peculiarities are being erased, Alex and Jess must rely on what makes them different to save the day.

Find out why Alex and Jess must face down Miss Smilie’s PALS scheme, and rescue their fellow pupils!