James Lancett: Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe [2026]

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