Searching For Super

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The superheroes of Split Rock are hunkering down, which is really just a fancy way of saying theyre hiding. Ever since those supervillainous Joneses took away their real powers, the Baileys and the Johnsons have been living in fear. But Rafter has had a taste of what saving the day feels like, and now hes desperate to do something important.

So when he gets an opportunity to fight with a real superpoweras long as he promises not to tell his parentshe is going to take it, no questions asked. With the help of his brother Benny, his cousin Thimon, and his best friend, Juanita, Rafter Bailey is searching for super.

Filled with heart and humor, Searching for Super is a family adventure of heroic proportions.

Reviews

"Funny and entertaining, this adventure is not without its twists, as the characters search for their powers and come head-to-head with the villainous "Super-super," October Jones. An exciting follow-up that will leave readers eager for more." -- Booklist

"Rafter makes a likable narrator, emotionally open and determined to be both a good superhero and a good friend. Like its predecessor, a satisfying, Incredibles-style mix of awesome exploits and common family issues." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Almost Super -- .

"A solid debut: fluent, funny and eminently sequel-worthy." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Packed with action and humor, this is a superhero tale in the spirit of The Incredibles. Jensen's wit and light tone give the story a playful quality while still managing to incorporate suspense. Family dynamics and teamwork drive a plot that has, above all, a super amount of heart." -- Booklist

"Jensen employs a clever tongue-in-cheek humor throughout. The short chapters and action packed sequences keep the pages turning. Reluctant readers and fans of the Pixar movie The Incredibles will be excited to find out what happens in the sequel." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Marion Jensen lives in Farmington, Utah. He is one mile away from a large amusement park, two miles away from the Great Salt Lake, and three miles away from thousands of acres of national forest. But he stays indoors all day so he can write books that people will laugh at.