Book details
Superhero School: The Revenge of the Green Meanie
Description
From the bestselling author of Dirty Bertie, Stan Button always dreamed of becoming a superhero. One day, he receives a letter inviting him for an interview at the mysterious Mighty High School. To his surprise, Stan is offered immediate enrollment. His superpower, along with those of his two new best friends, is considered 'non-conventional'. After lessons in supervillain-spotting and tight-wearing, they are prepared to take on the evil Green Meanie, who may be their teacher, Professor Von Hardbum. The adventures are illustrated by Nigel Baines, providing comic-book style fun.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Superhero School: The Revenge of the Green Meanie' offers an exciting and imaginative storyline that keeps readers hooked with its mix of humor, action, and adventure, making it a thrilling read for children and young readers.
- Positive Messages: The book promotes important values such as teamwork, courage, and the importance of using one's unique abilities for good, providing young readers with positive role models and life lessons.
- Creative World-Building: Alan MacDonald creates a vivid and creative world where superheroes are trained in school, offering a fresh take on the superhero genre that sparks the imagination and encourages creative thinking.
- Reading Development: With its accessible language and engaging content, the book is an excellent choice for developing reading skills and fostering a love for reading in young readers, especially those who are fans of superheroes and adventure stories.