Public School Superhero

Public School SuperheroInner city middle school student Kenny Wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life? 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

Inner city middle school student Kenny Wright imagines himself as a superhero-but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life?
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 the real strength and goodness inside himself? Or will peer pressure force him to make the worst choice of his life?
Interspersed with fantastic illustrations and comic-book panels, this book aims to both entertain and to provoke dialogue about identity, belonging, and doing the right thing.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 03/16/2015
ISBN: 9780316322140
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 7.38h x 6.34w x 1.04d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015
Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 74

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 172512 / Public School Superhero
Reading Level: 3.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4