Almost Super
Almost Super
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Almost Super

Written by Marion Jensen
Book #1 in the Almost Super Series
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$7.99
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9 - 12
Reading age
272
Page count
189
Words per page
590L
Lexile measure
Jan 20, 2015
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Perfect for fans of Pixar’s The Incredibles, Almost Super is a fresh, funny middle grade adventure about two brothers in a family of superheroes who must find a way to be heroic despite receiving powers that are total duds. Filled with humor, heart, and just the right kind of heroics, Almost Super is a winning story that will satisfy would-be heroes and regular kids alike.Everyone over the age of twelve in the Bailey family gets a superpower. No one knows why, and no one questions it. All the Baileys know is that it’s their duty to protect the world from the evil, supervillainous Johnson family. shake fistsBut when Rafter Bailey and his brother Benny get their superpowers, they’re, well . . . super-lame. Rafter can strike matches on polyester, and Benny can turn his innie belly button into an outie. Along with Rafter’s algebra class nemesis, Juanita Johnson, Rafter and Benny realize that what they thought they knew about superheroes and supervillains may be all wrong. And it’s up to the three of them to put asides their differences and make things right. They may not have great powers, but together, they’re almost super.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062209627
    Publication Date
    January 20, 2015
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2014
    Page Count
    272
    Words Per Page
    189
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013032145
    Lexile® Level
    590L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    164069
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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