When he becomes friends with Layla, a girl who has a secret and illegal superhero, he has to decide for once and all whether he’s a good guy–or a bad guy. While Blake is a superhero, Brad is a genius.
Action, with a hint of romance.īilly must step up and follow in his father’s footsteps-which means inheriting his superhero abilities and saving the world.īrad has always been fine living in his brother’s shadow. Then a new threat emerges, and it’s Audrey’s new psychic abilities that will be needed to save the day.
But when he and some other misfit superheroes uncover a plot to kill all superheroes, they band together to save everyone in this adventure-filled, fun novel.Īudrey’s never had to worry about much, since her mom is a superhero. Thom is keeping two secrets from his superhero dad: that he’s gay, and that he has the power to heal people. Now Ewan wants the life he thinks Oliver stole from him…but he might just have to become evil to do it.
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Now, plans are in motion to bring them back, but what does this mean for the rest of humanity? Packed with epic action sequences, this series will be a hit with fans of comic book superheroes.Ī Hero at the End of the World by by Erin ClaiborneĮwan was ‘the chosen one’ destined to defeat an evil tyrant-that is until his friend Oliver steps up in his place. Thousands of years ago, Super Humans with enormous amounts of strength and psychic powers walked the Earth. Teens go to astronaut camp venture into space and develop superpowers, but still have time for a little romance. Now that she’s a teenager, Princess X is everywhere: she sees sticker, patches, graffiti inspired by the character, and there’s even a webcomic. May and her childhood best friend Libby created Princess X stories, with Libby drawing and May writing-until Libby died in a car accident. These books explore the moral ambiguities that come with superhuman abilities as well as the line between hero and villain, all with lots of action and adventure! Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.This summer, many libraries are celebrating heroes as part of their summer reading theme, so I thought it was the perfect time to round up the wide array of young adult novels about superheroes.
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In what ways do these consequences grow with your newfound potential?ĩ) Did you enjoy playing as a hero or playing as a villain more? Which was easier to win? Did which superpower you possessed make any difference?ġ0) How did you feel about being “in control” of the story? Did you feel more or less involved than you do with traditional books?ġ1) Did you feel you were rewarded for altruistic or selfish actions? For reserved or brazen choices? Defend your positions.ġ2) Did you come into this book as a fan of superhero movies, comic books, video games, or novels? All or none of the above? Has that position altered your experience? Are you more or less likely to seek out superhero prose?Īnd, as a bonus, if there’s anything you’d like to ask the author, feel free to post it in the comment section below.
What was your favorite “hidden gem”?Ĩ) SUPERPOWERED shows that even in a fantasy world where you’re given god-like powers, there are still consequences for your actions. What does this say about human nature and fate?ħ) There are several vignettes off the beaten path. To what extent did SUPERPOWERED uphold these traditions? Has Schannep added anything new to the genre?Ħ) Both Nick and Catherine can fight for good or for evil, depending on your interactions with them. Did you like or dislike these characters? Did that change as the narrative progressed?ģ) Which was your first ending? Share your experiences with the group.Ĥ) What would you say was the “best ending” you found? Talk about solving the saving the world vs conquering.ĥ) There are certain expected norms in superhero/comic book fiction. Then, meet with your reader’s group and discuss:ġ) Which superpower did you pick first? Which was your favorite?Ģ) Discuss your impressions of Nick and Catherine. Take 1-2 weeks, progress through as many story iterations as you can, while keeping the following questions in mind. SPOILER ALERT: Caution, if you want a true Monet Experience, avoid these questions until after you’ve read through the book several times.
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