Public School Superhero

Patterson, James; Tebbetts, Chris

ISBN 10: 1478953853 ISBN 13: 9781478953852

Verlag: LITTLE BROWN & CO, 2015

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Praise for Middle School: Get Me out of Here!
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
An Indiebound Bestseller
One of Barnes & Noble's Best Books of 2012
"Patterson and Tebbetts have created strong characters and relationships throughout the novel. Rafe has his triumphs and failures, but he's a realistic kid whom readers would want as a friend and coconspirator."--School Library Journal

"Will be enjoyed by middle-grade boys, particularly reluctant readers."--VOYA

"Short chapters and a partially graphic format are sure to appeal."--Booklist

Praise for Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life A 2012 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers titleA 2013 ALSC Summer Reading List BookA 2013 Hawaii's Children's Choice Award Winner

* "As Patterson artfully weaves a deeper and more thought-provoking tale of childhood coping mechanisms and everyday school and family realities, readers are drawn into a deeper understanding of and compassion for the main characters."--School Library Journal, starred review

"A keen appreciation of kids' insecurities and an even more astute understanding of what might propel boy readers through a book.... a perfectly pitched novel."--Los Angeles Times

"Cleverly delves into the events that make middle school so awkward: cranky bus drivers, tardy slips, bathroom passes and lots of rules.... Hopefully, this isn't the last we hear from Rafe Khatchadorian."--The Associated Press

"It's a chatty, funny, engaging book, one that often addresses the reader directly. It's filled with energetic cartoons... that will appeal to your little rebel, depicting teachers as dungeon-keepers, matadors and flying dragons. Patterson... knows how to structure a plot and builds in some surprising--even touching--twists.... Rafe is the bad boy with a heart of gold."--The New York Times

"The book's... dynamic artwork and message that 'normal is boring' should go a long way toward assuring kids who don't fit the mold that there's a place for them, too."--Publishers Weekly

"Incredibly detailed and imaginative illustrations . . . add depth and humor. . . . an enjoyable story that even the most reluctant readers should enjoy."--Library Media Connection

Reseña del editor

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 his own true strength before peer pressure forces him to make the worst choice of his life?

James Patterson's newest illustrated novel is a genuinely funny yet poignant look at middle school in a challenging urban setting, where a kid's life can depend on the everyday decisions he makes.

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• Verlag: LITTLE BROWN & CO
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1478953853
• ISBN 13: 9781478953852
• Einband: CD de audio
• Zeichner: Thomas Cory