The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl! - Hardcover

London, C. Alexander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399548939 ISBN 13: 9780399548932

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2018

Synopsis

All he wants is to be a hero, but he's the hero no one wants! This heartwarming story shows that dads can be superheroes--as long as they have their daughters by their side to do the real rescuing.

When trouble is brewing, Wrong Man is there to make it worse. When someone needs help, Wrong Man does just the opposite of what's needed. And when situations go awry, Wrong Man helps them go awry-er. Luckily, Wrong Man's daughter is there to really save the day.

In this comic-book inspired picture book, our hero accidentally melts stinky cheese all over the city, lets sharks loose, and turns one big meteor into many little ones! But all Wrong Man wants to do is help -- and try to help he does, until he finally gets it right. He may be laden with mishaps, but Wrong Man is also full of heart. And in this fun- and adventure-filled book, readers can celebrate love and imagination even as they laugh at the silliness of it all.

Praise for The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl:

"A lighthearted adventure story that charms and entertains." —Kirkus Reviews

"Kids will want to pore over this hilarious romp that's expertly executed--simply amazing." —School Library Journal

"Morrison's detailed, dynamic illustrations lend themselves well to London's comic scenarios." —Publishers Weekly

About this title

About the Author:

C. Alexander London (www.calexanderlondon.com) is the author of Proxy and Guardian, and the middle grade series The Wild Ones, The Accidental Adventures, Dog Tags, and Tides of War. A former journalist and children's librarian, Alex is now a full time writer in Philadelphia. You can follow him on Twitter at @ca_london.

Frank Morrison began his creative life as a dancer, and it wasn't until he went to Paris and visited the Louvre that he realized that painting was his true passion. His dance origins shine through in his art, where the vibrancy of his colors is equally matched by the sense of movement and grace he portrays. Frank has illustrated over 20 books, including the award-winning Jazzy Miz Mozetta and Little Melba and Her Big Trombone. A New Jersey native, Frank now lives in Hampton, Georgia.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 3—Wrong Man's only superpower seems to be the ability to do the absolute worst thing possible when trouble shows up. Like when he attempts to thwart a robbery by showing off his dance moves. Or when he tries to foil a homework-eating dog by dressing every dog in underwear. Luckily his sidekick Janice, aka Power Girl, is there to right his many mistakes with her quick thinking; readers later discover that Power Girl is Wrong Man's daughter and the whole situation was an anger-fueled daydream that's resolved by the book's end. However, there is not enough immediate correlation between the backstory and the main narrative, which may leave some readers confused. Overall, this is a hysterical and refreshing take on the many errors that parents can make. Morrison's adherence to a comic book art style lends legitimacy to the story. His figures, complete with comic-style line shading and intense facial expressions, are breathtaking, but, more important, add a dose of humor to each situation. VERDICT Kids will want to pore over this hilarious romp that's expertly executed—simply amazing.—Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0399548939
• ISBN 13: 9780399548932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Morrison Frank