Public School Superhero
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Public School Superhero

By James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Cory Thomas (Illustrator)

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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
304
Words
29,595
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about grandmaBooks about schoolBooks about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about superheroes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
First published
March 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316265980

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