I am a Dalek

New book released for Quick Reads campaign.

A new Doctor Who book has just been released as part of the nationwide Quick Reads Initiative. I am a Dalek, by Gareth Roberts, is a fast-paced 10th Doctor/Rose adventure that reveals what happens when an archaeological dig on present day Earth discovers a dormant Dalek...

The Quick Reads series of books have been specially designed to appeal to people who either don't have much time to devote to reading or who have perhaps never been bitten by the reading bug.

Other authors who have contributed to the Quick Reads series include Joanna Trollope, Minnette Walters, Andy McNab, Richard Branson, Ruth Rendell and John Bird.

The BBC's RaW campaign has a special section dedicated to the new Quick Reads books. If you'd like to listen to I am a Dalek's author Gareth Roberts reading the first chapter of his book, click the link below and then click the 'launch the RaW reader' link.

I am a Dalek is now available in all good bookshops, priced at just £2.99.

We gave some copies of I am a Dalek to a Reading Group in Stockwell, South London. Here are a selection of their comments (warning - spoilers below!):

How would you describe the book?

• The book was interesting, and I liked the idea that it was a quick read.
• Short and to the point; fast-paced; sentimental.

Tell us about the characters.

• I found the characters easy to relate to, probably because we watch Doctor Who on a Saturday.
• The characters were great, especially Frank (David Jason with a beard springs to mind)
• I enjoyed the characters and the name Kate Yates (poor girl) but I liked the way she overcame the Dalek factor and defeated the Dalek.

What were the bits that held your attention?

• The archaeological dig bits.
• I liked the bit when they met 10 years earlier.
• Loved the bit when Kate threw a wobbler in the truck!

Who would you recommend this book to?

• Anyone who has missed an episode of Doctor Who.
• Youngsters and new readers.
• Under-confident readers.

Any other comments?

• The blurb on the back is wrong - she did not get killed by a bus!

Send us your comment now. We'll publish the best on this page.

Will.T
I've just started to read i am a dalek and i'm reall enjoying it. it's got that sort of feeling that you don't want to put it down and that you just want to keep on reading it.

rhys
this book was fab 10/10......!!!

rose tyler
i loved the book because doctor who is the best thing in the world!!!!!!

Adam
Gareth Roberts churns up another fast paced extravaganza to follow on from his slick 9th Doctor book "Only Human". Great stuff!

Annette Chapman
I love I Am A Dalek. I reckon its one of thte best books around. My brother bought it and we love this book. It's great, 100%. Cant get enough of Doctor Who at all.

Simon
Really good,and interesting.10/10 from me.

karl (dalek dude)
mint mint dude

Stormbreaker
This book was a very enjoyable read. I read it to my younger sister and she loved it just as much as I did.

Laura
I really enjoyed the book, I've read it 4 times. It's really more like an episode than a book, depending on how you read it. 10/10

Molly Dixson(10)
I love this book and the other books and i hope my school can do the review for one of the new novels.This book would be great for a tv series. I love David Tennant.

fred
The book was ok, but not the best who adventure by a long shot, but there are too many random daleks popping up on earth now. Want to read a good who book, try the 8th Doctor series.

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Gareth Roberts was one of the best writers in the earlier book ranges, and he doesn't disappoint here. He produces a good little story with some well drawn characters and the best bit of dalek destruction since episode four of the dalek invasion of earth! Some of the themes are a little over familiar, but that's the only problem with an excellent little book that would work very well as a tv episode This is the first ever book iv read from cover to cover and thats an achevment for me as i have dislexia and reading is a big problem for me and thank you for this and i hope thay will do more doctor who books like this i thoraly enjoyed reading it

Badwolf113
Fantastic book. Gareth Roberts is a great writer, but I am Doctor Who mad so I would love it anyway. Ity should be made into an episode.

Sammie
I am a big fan of Doctor Who, series 2 and I decided to read 'I am a Dalek'. I loved it. I think Gareth Roberts is a great author and that he should keep writing. Very good and keep it up!

michael
best book ever i loved the way gareth roberts came up with the dalek factor

DoctorJake
I am a Dalek was a great read because it wasn't too long and it had a story that made me want to keep reading

alice no1fan
i think its brilliant, its like your in the story

DMc
Excellent read, thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Passed it onto my 10 year old son who found it just as entertaining as i did. I think the quick read campaign is an excellent way to encourage reading. I would recommend this story to any one who likes Doctor Who.

cyberdalek
This was a great book. It was a brilliant read. I couldn't put it down. I am Doctor Who mad and I'm going to read it again and again. Gareth Robert's, Keep On Writing.

Rach
i am a bookworm and i love all the Doctor Who, books i read it to my big sis (cause she has problems) and she loved it

James
the book is the best i have read in the doctor who book series Gareth Roberts should write an episode

Gemma Barnshaw
I have all the 10th Doctor doctor who books and this is amazing. It's short yet thrilling and I didn't want it to end! It really should be turned into an episode! 10 out of 10!

Mark Lomas
Good characterisation, wished for a much more 'Dalek' based story, but above all, one of the best Tenth Doctor books.

jamie
it was a excellant book, they should make for it tv.

Guy Lambert
A cracking little read that kept me turning the page. And a welcome antidote to a boring bus journey to work!

JJ
Brilliant stuff. Loved the meeting with Frank 10 years earlier, and when the Dalek was revealed! Garteh Roberts is an astonishingly good writer and I would like to see him write a full episode.

Sam
I have all the ninth and tenth Dr who novels, this one is definetely in the top three. Well done Gareth, love you work!

jack wainwright
i liked the book so much i read it all in under 24 hours i particulary liked the end

J Cockram
A highly enjoyable read - keep them coming!!!

simon williams
This is the first ever book iv read from cover to cover and thats an achevment for me as i have dislexia and reading is a big problem for me and thank you for this and i hope thay will do more doctor who books like this i thoraly enjoyed reading it

luke
i liked this book, purely because it read like an epiosde of Doctor Who, rather than a Doctor Who book...10/10

paul tapner
Gareth Roberts was one of the best writers in the earlier book ranges, and he doesn't disappoint here. He produces a good little story with some well drawn characters and the best bit of dalek destruction since episode four of the dalek invasion of earth! Some of the themes are a little over familiar, but that's the only problem with an excellent little book that would work very well as a tv episode

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