Doctor Who: The Secret in Vault 13

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A funny and exciting new adventure for the Doctor - written by children's books superstar David Solomons! Penguin presents the CD edition of The Secret in Vault 13 by David Solomons. The Doctor has never faced a challenge quite like this . . . In the coldest spot in the universe is the Galactic Seed Vault. For generations it has existed to store and preserve examples of plant seeds from across the galaxy. And at its heart lies a secret. Vault 13. Unopened for millions of years, no one is sure what it contains. There are rumours of a great treasure, and a terrible weapon. Now the Doctor and her companions are in a race with an ancient order known as the Gardeners of Tellus to unlock the vault. Whoever gains access first will discover the horrifying secret of the Genesis Seed. A perfect introduction to Doctor Who for younger readers, and a must-have for fans, following the brilliant new series airing in autumn 2018.

David Solomons is the best-selling author of the My Brother is a Superhero books, the first of which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016 and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year 2016. David also won the 2018 Laugh Out Loud Awards (Lollies) with the second book in this series, My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord. He is a lifelong Doctor Who fan. In addition to his acclaimed children's fiction, David Solomons has been writing screenplays for many years - his first feature film was an adaptation of Five Children and It, starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard. He was born in Glasgow and now lives in Dorset with his wife, the novelist Natasha Solomons, their son Luke and their daughter, Lara.

David Solomons's zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying. * The Guardian * Solomons has woven together an exciting, action-packed, fun-filled plot with unforgettable characters to create this rollercoaster adventure. Whether your youngsters are already confirmed Doctor Who fans, or eager to learn more about this iconic TV character, this amazing adventure is guaranteed to both entertain and amuse. * Lancashire Evening Post * Fizzes with wit and bold ideas; Solomons writes with confidence and style * Starburst Magazine * Great fun * Sci Fi Bulletin * This book will be adored by Doctor Who fans and may even create new ones. I am really looking forward to sharing this at school and getting the children's opinions/reviews. * Toppsta Teacher Review *