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The Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero

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Josh Walker is an ordinary teenage nerd. But when he puts his costume on, he is transformed into an ordinary teenage nerd with a costume on.
After years of watching superhero movies, reading comics and fantasizing about being a crime-fighter, he decides to become one.
First of all he needs a superhero name, a superhero costume and some superpowers. Then he needs to find some crime to fight. His diary chronicles his valiant attempts to make the world a better place and, armed with only plastic handcuffs and stink bombs, and stuck with his dependable but incompetent sidekick, Henry, Josh becomes embroiled in a dark world of crime, armed gangs and people illegally parking in disabled spaces.
Accompanied by hilarious illustrations throughout, The Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero tells the story of the everyday dilemmas of superheroes in the real world through the hilarious diary of a fifteen-year-old boy. It asks the big questions, such as: Why would someone want to fight crime? Wouldn't they get in the way of police (and school) work? Why would a tight-fitting Lycra costume help?
Will Josh rise to the challenge and become a genuine hero? Or will he go home and hide under his bed?

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    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2016

      Gr 4-8-A high-interest book, with comical illustrations, about a kid who wants to become a superhero, written in the tradition of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." Josh Walker is an ordinary teenager who loves comic books and dreams about being a superhero. He decides to fight crime in his own little town. Through a series of hilarious episodic exploits, Josh eventually joins a local band of heroes. Collins has found the perfect blend of humor and action. The narrative moves quickly enough to appeal to reluctant readers while still providing enough development to give the character arc meaning. References to well-known superheroes like Batman are thinly veiled, offering teachers an opportunity to explore the concept of parody with a text that can keep students highly engaged. VERDICT Funny and exciting, this is a great choice for reluctant readers.-Patrick Tierney, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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