"Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway
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James “Smelly” Kelly used his super-senses and intelligence to make sure that the New York City subway in the 1930s ran safely throughout his lifetime and beyond. James Kelly smelled EVERYTHING: rats in the shed; circus elephants a mile away; tomorrow’s rain. His sense of smell was EXTRAORDINARY. But what good was a powerful nose? How could his super-sniffer make him special? In the New York City subway, James found his calling–and earned the nickname “Smelly” Kelly. Armed with his super-sniffer and the tools he invented, he tracked down leaks from the dangerous to the disgusting, from the comical to the bizarre. Then, he sprang into action to prevent cave-ins and explosions in the tunnels beneath the city. Smelly Kelly not only hunted leaks but also saved lives–and he discovered the truly extraordinary power inside him. Beth Anderson’s fast-paced text and Jenn Harney’s comical illustrations bring to life this everyday superhero.
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- Do you think James Kelly is a hero? Why or why not?
- What's the difference between a superhero and an "everyday hero"?
- What makes a hero a hero?
- What do you think you have inside that's special?
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Beth Anderson has always been fascinated by language - yep, a word nerd. A former teacher, she now loves digging into history and culture for undiscovered gems, exploring points of view, and playing with words. Beth is drawn to stories that open minds, touch hearts, and inspire questions. When she’s not writing, she might be weaving, gardening, exploring nature, or playing with her grandkids. Born and raised in Illinois, she now lives near the mountains in Colorado. Beth believes in laughter, learning, and…that truth really is stranger than fiction. Beth has more historical gems on the way. From serious to quirky, she’s found some historical characters we can all relate to. And she’s on the lookout for more…
Jenn Harney is the illustrator of the Hazy Bloom chapter-book series (FSG), as well as the picture books Never Trumpet with a Crumpet (Boyds Mills Press) and Underwear (Disney-Hyperion), her author-illustrator debut. Jenn lives in Cleveland, OH, with her husband, her daughter, and corgi. Follow her on jkharney.blogspot.com and @jennharknee. (Bio via Sterling Fall 2018 Catalog)
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781684373994
- Publication Date
- October 13, 2020
- Publisher
- Calkins Creek Books
- Text Details
- Bodoni Egyptian Pro
- Illustration Details
- digital
- Page Count
- 40
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 7 - 10 years
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