Captain Superlative - Hardcover

Puller, J. S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 136800427X ISBN 13: 9781368004275

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018

Synopsis

"Have no fear, citizens! Captain Superlative is here to make all troubles disappear!"
Red mask, blue wig, silver swimsuit, rubber gloves, torn tights, high top sneakers and . . . a cape? Who would run through the halls of Deerwood Park Middle School dressed like this? And why?
Janey-quick to stay in the shadows-can't resist the urge to uncover the truth behind the mask. The answer pulls invisible Janey into the spotlight and leads her to an unexpected friendship with a superhero like no other. Fearless even in the face of school bully extraordinaire, Dagmar Hagen, no good deed is too small for the incomparable Captain Superlative and her new sidekick, Janey.
But superheroes hold secrets and Captain Superlative is no exception. When Janey unearths what's truly at stake, she's forced to face her own dark secrets and discover what it truly means to be a hero . . . and a friend.
Debut author J.S. Puller delivers an inspirational story full of heart, humor, and breathtaking revelations.

About this title

About the Author:

J. S. Puller is a playwright and debut author from the Windy City, Chicago. She has a master's degree in elementary education and a bachelor'sdegree in theatre from Northwestern University. She is an award-winningmember of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education and isactively involved in researching the social-emotional benefits of artseducation with the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research.When not writing, she can usually be found in the theatre. Her play,WOMEN WHO WEAVE, was published by Playscripts, Inc.

Website: pullerwrites.wordpress.com
Twitter: twitter.com/pullerwrites
Facebook: facebook.com/puller.writes

Review:

"Supreme. Sensational. Special. SUPERLATIVE! This beautiful debut novel will make you laugh and cry and want to be a better person." -Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Isle of the Lost.

"Puller's characters are young, human, flawed, and real, but they're also kind, hopeful, and strong. The world can be beautiful and ugly at the same time. Puller gives readers a call to action empowering them with the choice to do something positive, to be superlative. Just like any hero, this book is paramount. Potent. Persuasive. Powerful." -Bekah Burbank, LaughingPlace.com

"Captain Superlative has a thoughtful plot with captivating characters." -Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup

"I highly recommend this book for upper elementary and middle school readers. This would make a fantastic read-aloud for teachers and other professionals looking to inspire a culture of kindness. Be sure to have your tissues handy, though. This powerful, emotional story will tug at the hearts of readers." -Jayme Dieterle, Nerdy Book Club

Book Trailer from the Texas Library Association: youtube.com/watch?v=cHBzcEs1jYU

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 136800427X
• ISBN 13: 9781368004275
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256