Paperboy

By Omari Jeremiah

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929188099
• ISBN13: 9781929188093
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Morton Books, Inc.
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8

Customer Reviews

Should be distributed in our public schools, stocked in community libraries & made available to al

With visually arresting illustrations, each turn of the page with Paperboy unfolds a classic tale of issues we were all confronted with as children, and it is one of my 7 year old son's favorites. The Paperboy series confronts the issues of bullies and gangs in a safe, comforting, vehicle for empowerment as well as reassurance & an inspirational outlet for probing, creative development and is recommended as a tool for Action Research in Elementary Schools. This is especially so in our urban districts, but it proves relevant and is an instant hit with suburban children as well. Additionally, the author of this book serves as an ideal example to children and adolescents alike.

Paperboy

The book is very easy to read. It's exciting and it holds your attention. The setting and adversities are something you can easily relate to. Our entire family found this book to be entertaining and g-rated for good family material.

Paperboy to the rescue

When Michael Wood refuses to give up his lunch and defends himself against bullies at his elementary school, he's caught in the middle of a group of bullies and uses his quick wit to create a paper airplane to defend himself. From this idea, Paperboy, a new superhero is born. Michael transforms himself and his bike into lean, mean, paper-bearing machines. The next day, Michael is decked out in his paper cape and mask and armed with paper airplanes and a paper laser. He hops on the Papermobile on a mission to protect the other students and bring decorum to the playground. He once again gets ready to battle the bullies, but now he has an arch enemy who's out to rule the playground - ScizzorMan. Unfortunately, he cuts right through Paperboy's paper weapons and challenges him to a fight. From here, the adventure is just beginning as we see the author parallel this story with what we see in our society...the bad guys. PAPERBOY is a wonderful, delightful story written by 11-year-old Omari Jeremiah who has penned what could very well be a great cartoon/comic strip. The humor, adventure, and excitement in the book along with the determination and focus on doing what's right without fighting or using violence were wonderful lessons that all children should be taught early on in their lives. Kudos to the author! I hope to see more adventures of Paperboy. The story has everything that appeals to children and to the child in all of us. Reviewed by Tee C. Royalof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Wonderful Just Wonderful

I just read this book to my 9 year old and he wasthrilled and I must say what a pleasuer to read.Here a superhero, a child, invented by a childuses his brains to defeat bullies. What a greatlesson for youngster, no knives or guns justpaper - what a concept. Kudos to this youngwriter.