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Michael Chabon
2 Books
Michael Chabon is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter known for his complex prose and exploration of Jewish identity and Americana. While famous for adult works like 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay', he also writes acclaimed literature for younger readers, including the fantasy novel 'Summerland' and the picture book 'The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man'.
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Awesome Man is back and busier than ever protecting Awesome City from giant Plutonian octolizards! With his trusty sidekick, Moskowitz, by his side, he is still the fastest, strongest, and most spectacular hero around. But a new rumor is swirling through the streets: a mystery intruder is moving into his territory, and this new hero might just be even more awesome than he is.
Why it pulls you in
You will feel the tension as Awesome Man wonders if the city still needs him. Dealing with a new hero on the block is tough, especially when that hero seems to get all the attention. This colorful adventure captures exactly what it feels like to face a big change and find your footing when a new face joins the team.
The big secret
While the battles are epic, the heart of the story is about something every kid understands. It is a funny and warm look at adjusting to a new arrival in the family, wrapped up in a super-powered package. You will love seeing how Awesome Man learns that having a new hero around might just make the team twice as strong.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Meet Awesome Man. He can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and even hug a giant mutant Jell-O without getting sticky. No villain is too big or too slimy for this caped crusader to handle. Whether he is facing off against the Flaming Eyeball or the dastardly Professor Von Evil, Awesome Man always saves the day with style.
But being a world-class superhero is exhausting work. Even the strongest heroes need to recharge their positronic batteries and find a place to feel safe. Behind the mask and the cape, Awesome Man has a top-secret identity that he keeps hidden from the world. Can you look closely at the clues and guess who he really is when he is not out fighting crime?
This high-energy story celebrates the power of imagination and the little hero inside everyone. It is a playful look at how even the most awesome people need a little bit of love and a place to call home at the end of a busy day.
6-8 Years
44 Pages