Stanley Will Probably Be Fine

Written by Sally J. Pla · Illustrated by Steve Wolfhard

A young comic enthusiast faces his fears in a trivia treasure hunt.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings

288 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Stanley, a comic trivia whiz, battles anxiety with the help of his imaginary superhero, John Lockdown. Entering a high-stakes trivia hunt, he aims to conquer his fears, win Comic Fest passes, and reclaim his lost friendship. With fearless Liberty by his side, Stanley embarks on a thrilling adventure through San Diego. Can he channel his inner hero and emerge victorious?

From the publisher

This funny and moving second novel from the Schneider Award-winning author of The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn features comic trivia, a safety superhero, and a super-cool scavenger hunt all over downtown San Diego as our young hero, Stanley Fortinbras, grapples with his anxiety–and learns what, exactly, it means to be brave.Nobody knows comics trivia like Stanley knows comics trivia.It’s what he takes comfort in when the world around him gets to be too much. And after he faints during a safety assembly, Stanley takes his love of comics up a level by inventing his own imaginary superhero, named John Lockdown, to help him through.Help is what he needs, because Stanley’s entered Trivia Quest–a giant comics-trivia treasure hunt–to prove he can tackle his worries, score VIP passes to Comic Fest, and win back his ex-best friend. Partnered with his fearless new neighbor Liberty, Stanley faces his most epic, overwhelming, challenging day ever.What would John Lockdown do?Stanley’s about to find out.A New York Public Library Best Kids Book A Kirkus Best Book A Bank Street Best Children’s Book

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