Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco!

By Author / Illustrator

Gary Northfield

Genre

Comics & Graphic Novels

Age range(s)

Publisher

Walker Books

ISBN

9781529526486

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

09-04-2026

Synopsis

A laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!

A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers - whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to . . . no pressure . . . save the world!

This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!

Extract from Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco!

From Gary Northfield, known for his Julius Zebra books and his comics in The Phoenix and Beano. "Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS Monkey; "We had planned to read one chapter a night as our bedtime story, but my son didn't want to put it down, so we ended up reading it all in one sitting! It's a five-star read from him." - NetGalley Reviewer

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Reviews

Rebecca

Mighty Mega Pets: Freaky Food Fiasco! is a lively, humorous graphic novel that is ideal for engaging younger readers, particularly those who may feel less confident with longer texts.

For teachers, this is an easy recommendation: the fast-paced plot, vibrant illustrations and accessible text help to build reading stamina and confidence, making it especially effective for reluctant readers. Pupils are more likely to read independently and for pleasure.

In the classroom, the book offers strong opportunities to develop comprehension through visual inference, sequencing and discussion of character reactions. It can also be used as a model for pupils’ own comic or narrative writing, supporting creativity while reinforcing key literacy skills.

224 pages / Reviewed by Rebecca Green, teacher

Louisa

Wowsers! Meet the Mighty Mega Pets! On an ordinary Wednesday morning Daisy the Dog, Ginger the cat, Bubbles the Fish and Arthur the Tortoise are eating their breakfast as usual when, 'FOOM!' - they suddenly gain freaky superpowers. At least, they all do except Arthur, who hasn't yet made it as far as his bowl. It must be something to do with the pet food . . . But they aren't the only pets who have changed. Some have turned evil. Yikes! A giant rabbit with spaghetti arms is on the rampage in the middle of town and Guinea Big has become a super-baddy. It's up to the Mighty Mega Pets to run up some superhero costumes and save the day.

This zanily comic graphic novel parodies classic superhero stories with exaggerated slapstick, a classic megalomaniac villain and over the top showdowns - all inventively visualised through the cartoon illustrations. The script is clever too. It uses a sophisticated range of vocabulary but, as it's nestled within the familiar framework of illustrations and cartoon speech, it is easily accessible.

While the whole story is laugh-out-loud silly, it doesn't feel patronising or dumbed down. The first in a new series of super-fun stories, for super-fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Julius Zebra and Gary's comic strips in the Phoenix and the Beano.

224 pages / Reviewed by Louisa Farrow, teacher