Captain Superlative
By (Author) J.S. Puller
Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Disney Press
26th March 2019
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
813.6
Paperback
256
Width 130mm, Height 190mm, Spine 18mm
180g
"Have no fear, citizens! Captain Superlative is here to make all troubles disappear!"
Red mask, blue wig, silver swimsuit, rubber gloves, torn tights, high top sneakers and . . . a cape Who would run through the halls of Deerwood Park Middle School dressed like this And whyJaney-quick to stay in the shadows-can't resist the urge to uncover the truth behind the mask. The answer pulls invisible Janey into the spotlight and leads her to an unexpected friendship with a superhero like no other. Fearless even in the face of school bully extraordinaire, Dagmar Hagen, no good deed is too small for the incomparable Captain Superlative and her new sidekick, Janey.But superheroes hold secrets and Captain Superlative is no exception. When Janey unearths what's truly at stake, she's forced to face her own dark secrets and discover what it truly means to be a hero . . . and a friend.Debut author J.S. Puller delivers an inspirational story full of heart, humor, and breathtaking revelations."Captain Superlative is an emotionally rich and heart-wrenching gut punch of a book that challenges its readers to be better people and citizens."--Shelf Awareness
J.S. Puller is a playwright and debut author from the Windy City, Chicago. She has a master's degree in elementary education and a bachelor's degree in theater from Northwestern University. She is an award-winning member of the American Alliance for Theater and Education and is actively involved in researching the social-emotional benefits of arts education with the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. When not writing, she can usually be found in the theater. Her play, Women Who Weave, was published by Playscripts, Inc. Follow her on Twitter @PullerWrites or on Facebook at facebook.com/puller.writes.