Bad United: Fast as Lightning

By Author / Illustrator

Louise Forshaw

Genre

Funny Stories

Age range(s)

Publisher

Little Tiger

ISBN

9781788956680

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-07-2025

Synopsis

Hoof and Bad United are on a WINNING STREAK and working well as a team! All of them, except one... As the team gears up for the next match, Hoof struggles to maintain his sunny personality as Bolt constantly challenges him. The cheetah wants to prove that HE is the STAR of the team. And when there's a surprising turn of events during the game, Bolt gets his chance. But will he be able to bring the THUNDER? The third book in a super and silly graphic novel series, perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and The Nothing to See Here Hotel.

Also in the series: Bad United: Just for Kicks Bad United: Foul Play

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Reviews

Amanda

Fast as Lightening is the latest instalment in the Bad United Series. Louise Forshaw continues the series with this brilliantly written graphic novel. The page designs with different layouts and illustration sizes add interest and the limited language and well chosen words allow the younger reader to use the combination of text and image to become immersed in the story. Chapters are clearly themed and the perfect length to allow for clear times for a reader to take a break, if they can put it down.

This is a brilliant reading for pleasure book for those who are moving away from picture books or the KS2 pupil who finds reading a challenge. This series has been a firm favourite in our library and I know that this will be no different. Children will enjoy discussing the different super powers that other weather systems could bring or how else lightning power could be used.

Louise Forshaw has a wonderful way with words and clear outline illustrations. I always enjoy reading her books and so do those I share them with.

96 pages / Reviewed by Amanda Shipton, teacher