Better Place

Written by Duane Murray · Illustrated by Shawn Daley

A boy embarks on a quest to find his lost grandfather, armed only with imagination.

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160 pages· ~470L

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Bookroo's summary

Dylan, feeling alone in a new town, finds solace in his superhero adventures with his grandad. But when his grandfather disappears to a 'better place,' Dylan dons his Kid Cosmo costume to embark on a daring quest. Can he navigate this new world and find his hero? As Dylan faces the unknown, he must confront his fears and discover the true power of imagination. Will Kid Cosmo save the day, or will Dylan find something even more profound on his journey?

From the publisher

This sidekick misses his superhero… After hearing that his grandfather has gone to a “better place”, a boy sets off on a grand adventure to find him, dressed as his favourite comic book character. Dylan just moved to a new house, with no friends, and a mother who doesn’t have time for him. Luckily, he has his grandad. Together, they are Red Rocket and Kid Cosmo, who save the universe every day with the power of imagination! But one day, Dylan learns that his grandad is suddenly gone… to a “better place.” Now, Kid Cosmo will have to save the day, all by himself. Debut author Duane Murray joins artist Shawn Daley (Samurai Grandpa) for a touching story about family, grief, change, and growth.

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