Public School Superhero

Written by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts · Illustrated by Cory Thomas

Can a bullied boy find his inner hero before peer pressure leads him astray?

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304 pages· 29,595 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

Kenny Wright dreams of being Stainlezz Steel, a superhero defending the weak. In reality, he's a chess-loving 'Grandma's Boy,' targeted by bullies. As peer pressure mounts, Kenny must discover his true strength. Will he embrace his inner hero or succumb to making a life-altering mistake? This story, enriched with comic-book panels, explores identity, belonging, and the courage to do what's right.

From the publisher

Inner city middle school student Kenny Wright imagines himself as a superhero-but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life?Kenny Wright is a kid with a secret identity. In his mind, he’s Stainlezz Steel, super-powered defender of the weak. In reality, he’s a chess club devotee known as a “Grandma’s Boy,” a label that makes him an easy target for bullies. Kenny wants to bring a little more Steel to the real world, but the question is: can he recognize the real strength and goodness inside himself? Or will peer pressure force him to make the worst choice of his life?Interspersed with fantastic illustrations and comic-book panels, this book aims to both entertain and to provoke dialogue about identity, belonging, and doing the right thing.

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