Galaxy Runners #1: Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe New by James Lancett (author)

“Brilliant, cinematic… a genuinely funny and imaginative adventure that makes for an engaging and effortless read.”- Books for Topics
“Perfect for reluctant readers.”- Lancashire Post

Kiki’s Delivery Service meets Guardians of the Galaxy for readers of 7+ in this funny, epic, action-packed adventure combining black-and-white highly illustrated text with comic strip panels – from illustrator and animator James Lancett.
If you need something delivered in space with no questions asked, the Galaxy Runners are for you!
Working against greedy Warp Co., siblings Kas and Fig run their plucky business with the help of Skipper, their risk-taking artificial assistant, and Mags, their volcanic hired security! They spend their time adventuring across the galaxy, escaping perilous dangers and making a quick space-buck along the way…
Then, one day, they agree to transport a mysterious cannister across the galaxy. They soon discover it contains Jello – an adorable, gooey, shape-shifting alien being… with unexpected, life-changing powers. Which means greedy bad guys across the universe are soon trying to get their hands on him!
Can the Galaxy Runners escape the clutches of Warp Co.? And where exactly will Jello and his super-poop end up…?

• Short, punchy chapters with comic panels and loads of illustration – perfect for young or less confident readers, or anyone who loves visual storytelling.


• A story packed with humour, creative characters and universe-saving action!


• James Lancett has worked extensively in both TV animation and children’s illustration, illustrating bestselling books including Noel Fitzpatrick’s Vetman, Adam B’s Adam Wins the Internet and Chris Smith’s The New Famous Five, as well as working on animations for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix and more.

“Stunning! An absolute epic. Guaranteed to melt the hearts and minds and eyeballs of every young reader.”- Mikey Please, author of Cafe at the Edge of the Woods

“A super spectacular space adventure!”- Ben Davis, author of Lenny Lemon and Postman Planets

“A triumph… Zippy characters and fabulous comic-strip art make this the perfect story to get children reading again.”- Chris Smith, bestselling author of The New Famous Five and co-author of Kid Normal and The Twits Next Door

“An absolute blast! A cosmic joyride across a universe of ruthless robots and adorable aliens, I was hooked from blast-off to touchdown. This has everything you could want from a space adventure!”- Hamish Steele, creator of DeadEndia