6+ Create a superhero animal!

ReadingZone caught up with author Terrie Chilvers to find out what inspired her Koalas in Capes superhero adventures, and what else she has planned for the duo. You can also follow her Creative Challenge to create your own animal supervillain!

Koalas in Capes' latest adventure, The Robot Spiders, follows their first ever adventure, The Zombie Chickens. The books are written by Terrie Chilvers and illustrated by David O'Connell (Nosy Crow).  Read a chapter from Koalas in Capes: The Robot Spiders

Koalas in Capes:   Bob and Archie might look like ordinary koalas, but they have superhero powers! when their home town of Pawtonia is threatened by arch villain Colossus, Bob and Archie must save the day - with superpowers, laughter and misadventures along the way! This is a great adventure series for young superhero fans aged 6+.

Creative Challenge from Terrie Chilvers:   Create your own superhero animal!

Think about an animal, what its superpower might be, and what their superhero name is. Then write about the first time they come face to face with their supervillain nemesis. What is the supervillain's evil plan and how will your hero save the day? You can write a chapter or draw it as a comic.

Koalas in Capes: The Zombie Chickens (book 1)            Koalas in Capes: The Robot Spiders (book 2)

Find out more about Koalas in Capes in ReadingZone's Q&A with Terrie Chilvers