The Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero - Softcover
After years of watching superhero movies, reading comics, and fantasizing about being a crime-fighter, Josh decides to become one. First he needs a superhero name, a superhero costume, and some superpowers. Then he needs to find some crime to fight. His diary chronicles his valiant attempts to make the world a better place. Armed with only plastic handcuffs and stink bombs, and stuck with his dependable but incompetent sidekick, Henry, Josh becomes embroiled in a dark world of crime, armed gangs, and people illegally parking in disabled spaces. This is the story of the everyday dilemmas of superheroes in the real world through the hilarious diary of a 15-year-old boy. It asks the big questions: Why would anyone want to fight crime? Wouldn’t they get in the way of police (and school) work? Why would a tight-fitting costume help? Will Josh rise to the challenge and become a genuine hero? Or will he go home and hide under his bed?
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Tim Collins is the author of more than 30 books, including Fangs a Lot, Notes from a Hairy-Not-Scary Werewolf, and Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire.
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Gr 4–8—A high-interest book, with comical illustrations, about a kid who wants to become a superhero, written in the tradition of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." Josh Walker is an ordinary teenager who loves comic books and dreams about being a superhero. He decides to fight crime in his own little town. Through a series of hilarious episodic exploits, Josh eventually joins a local band of heroes. Collins has found the perfect blend of humor and action. The narrative moves quickly enough to appeal to reluctant readers while still providing enough development to give the character arc meaning. References to well-known superheroes like Batman are thinly veiled, offering teachers an opportunity to explore the concept of parody with a text that can keep students highly engaged. VERDICT Funny and exciting, this is a great choice for reluctant readers.—Patrick Tierney, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence
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- PublisherMichael O'Mara
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1782434380
- ISBN 13 9781782434382
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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