 | Leon the extraordinary (Leon) Author: Nicholas, Jamar | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
In the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day. In graphic novel format.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 2.70 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 517953 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/22)
School Library Journal (11/11/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/11/2022 Gr 2–5—Leon wants nothing more than to be a super kid at Guillaume Elementary School, where some students have fantastic powers and almost all the students have personal cell phones. If Leon did have superpowers, he would continue the work of keeping his peers safe from bullies, which proves to be tricky, especially when said bullies have extraordinary abilities. Leon yearns for the chance to help others and do good in this world, but he becomes a laughingstock when he announces this to his class. Clementine, Leon's former bestie and super-kid, has let the fame of her super-parents get to her head. To make matters worse, Leon is forced to attend her birthday party amid a cell phone zombie apocalypse. Nicholas crafts a heartfelt story highlighting the power of doing the right thing and the strength of mothers. The cartoon style and vibrant colors of the illustrations bring Leon's action-packed story to life. The variation in panel sizes and text per page keeps the story moving at a fast pace, which matches the tone of the graphic novel. The range of diverse characters and relatable situations, such as bullying, jealousy, and personal growth, will provide readers with recognizable characters and feelings. VERDICT Belonging on library shelves, this book will leave readers wanting more from Leon and his crew.—Angie Jameson - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
