Searching for Super

By Marion Jensen

Book Overview

Savvy meets The Incredibles in this engaging, laugh-out-loud sequel to the critically acclaimed Almost Super. Filled with heart and humor, Searching for Super is a family adventure of heroic proportions.

The superheroes of Split Rock are hunkering down, which is really just a fancy way of saying they're 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 he's desperate to do something important.

So when he gets an opportunity to fight with a real superpower--as long as he promises not to tell his parents--he 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.

What happens when your one chance to be a hero means teaming up with a mysterious cousin and breaking all the rules?

Losing Superpowers: The adult superheroes of Split Rock are hiding after the villainous Jones family stole their powers. Now it's up to the kids.A Secret Mission: Rafter Bailey gets a chance to use a real superpower again, but there's a catch: he has to keep it a secret from his parents.Teamwork and Friendship: Rafter can't do it alone. He'll need the help of his impulsive brother Benny, his best friend Juanita, and a cousin with secrets of his own.Laugh-Out-Loud Adventure: A funny, fast-paced story for middle grade readers who love superheroes, humor, and a heroic dose of family chaos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062209590
• ISBN13: 9780062209597
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7