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Captain Awesome #2
Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese Man
Captain Awesome wonders what to do when he suspects that his superhero best friend has become…a bad guy?Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a “grown-up” format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups!
Eugene McGillicudy and Charlie Thomas Jones are best friends. They are also supersecret superheroes and members of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad. It’s Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man to the rescue! MI-TEE!
But when Eugene and Charlie get into a fight, Captain Awesome is forced to wonder if Nacho Cheese Man might actually be…bad? In the process of sorting out good guys and bad guys, Eugene learns an important lesson about friendship—and what it really means to be a superhero.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2012
About the author
Stan Kirby
65 books28 followersWhen Stan Kirby was 6-years-old, he tied a beach towel around his neck and became Super Commander Beach Boy. He tried his best to protect sand castles from the waves, keep seagulls away from his French fries, and keep the beach clean.
When Stan's not creating the awesome adventures of Captain Awesome, he loves reading comic books, eating okra, and hang-gliding (but not at the same time).
When Stan's not creating the awesome adventures of Captain Awesome, he loves reading comic books, eating okra, and hang-gliding (but not at the same time).
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April 6, 2022
These books are a delight. It is so difficult to find good realistic fiction featuring regular boys doing regular kid stuff. This series is a lovely change of pace despite being an older series.
May 27, 2026
Even as a kid, I thought Nacho Cheese Man was a very silly name for a superhero. I also thought the conflict in this book was a bit silly. But it still entertained little kid me at least.
And this book isn’t racist at all to Nacho Cheese Man. He is not a “black best friend,” but a main character alongside Captain Awesome. I also liked him better, because Captain Awesome was annoying. Although that’s just from memory, because I read these books as a kid and I don’t remember the characters’ real names.
And this book isn’t racist at all to Nacho Cheese Man. He is not a “black best friend,” but a main character alongside Captain Awesome. I also liked him better, because Captain Awesome was annoying. Although that’s just from memory, because I read these books as a kid and I don’t remember the characters’ real names.
November 7, 2017
A cute, easy read for young kids, but it felt more slight than I usually like. The humor was kind of predictable, and the situation was less clever than I'd hoped. I like a good, silly friendship story, but this one didn't move me as much as I would have liked.
September 7, 2018
Great beginning chapter series for kids who like superheroes. More of a real chapter book, similar level as my weird school. 9 yo protagonists, good for any age up to that.
December 28, 2021
A good book for second graders or younger with themes of friendship as well as action and fun.
November 24, 2021
I love this series a lot. I also liked when Eugene and nacho became friends again.
January 30, 2018
I love stories with real-life scenarios so you can bring them back to the story to show them how to deal with their emotions. Thank you Captain Awesome!
November 2, 2012
Reason for Reading: Ds read aloud as his reader. Next in the series.
Really pleased with this chapter book series for beginning readers. Nice big words, double spaced, pictures on every two-page spread all to make the book visually appealing to the young/reluctant reader. These are all important aspects but of course there must be a good story as well and Captain Awesome passes the test second time around bringing a good, clean fun book that will appeal mostly to boys. There is excitement and silliness and the chapters are just the right length with some variation. Of course George O'Connor's artwork is wonderfully pleasing and adds to the sense of fun these two boys are having. What I especially like is that even though this book is particularly aimed at 5-7 year olds, the book only mentions the children are in Grade Two once. Otherwise, there is no age set upon these characters except that they are kids and my struggling 12yo reader felt the book was appropriate at all times. The story dealt with being annoyed with younger siblings and being quick to blame a friend without any proof. Plus dealing with a neighbour's dog. He enjoys this series and though it is just a tad hard for him, he is doing well with it and we will continue to look forward to Captain Awesome's further adventures.
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Really pleased with this chapter book series for beginning readers. Nice big words, double spaced, pictures on every two-page spread all to make the book visually appealing to the young/reluctant reader. These are all important aspects but of course there must be a good story as well and Captain Awesome passes the test second time around bringing a good, clean fun book that will appeal mostly to boys. There is excitement and silliness and the chapters are just the right length with some variation. Of course George O'Connor's artwork is wonderfully pleasing and adds to the sense of fun these two boys are having. What I especially like is that even though this book is particularly aimed at 5-7 year olds, the book only mentions the children are in Grade Two once. Otherwise, there is no age set upon these characters except that they are kids and my struggling 12yo reader felt the book was appropriate at all times. The story dealt with being annoyed with younger siblings and being quick to blame a friend without any proof. Plus dealing with a neighbour's dog. He enjoys this series and though it is just a tad hard for him, he is doing well with it and we will continue to look forward to Captain Awesome's further adventures.
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February 8, 2017
Funny and perfect for boys ages 6-9, especially if they have a baby sibling in the house. I read it aloud to them in 3 nights of 15 min. Only worth 1 AR point, though.
March 18, 2012
Background: What do you do when you suspect your best superhero friend is actually a villain? Well this is exactly what Eugene has to figure out. However, first he must deal with Mr. Drools the villain on four legs that lives behind his house.
Review: I only got the first short in this issue (#2) but so far all is well, Eugene and Charles are having a sleepover when the evil Mr. Drools (Eugene’s dog) threatens to drool all over his Super Dude comic. A good start to another adventure with Captain Awesome.
Review: I only got the first short in this issue (#2) but so far all is well, Eugene and Charles are having a sleepover when the evil Mr. Drools (Eugene’s dog) threatens to drool all over his Super Dude comic. A good start to another adventure with Captain Awesome.
October 1, 2013
The title sounded like this might be another Captain Underpants, but it was actually a more realistic and less silly school-age boy story (don't get me wrong, I love Captain Underpants). The main character imagines himself as Captain Awesome, saving his neighbourhood from the likes of Queen Stinkypants (his little sister) and Mr. Drools (the neighbour's dog), with the help of his hamster, Turbo, and best friend, Nacho Cheese Man. It is a very sweet and funny story, and we will definitely look for more of the books in this series. MI-TEE!!!!!
July 9, 2012
This book perfectly captures the mind of a second grade boy. It is that magic time when the imagination is still running wild and girls still have cooties. It is also a time when relationships are difficult to maintain even when it is your best friend. This story will keep their attention while slyly teaching them a few life lessons. Great transition to chapter books!
July 9, 2012
This book perfectly captures the mind of a second grade boy. It is that magic time when the imagination is still running wild and girls still have cooties. It is also a time when relationships are difficult to maintain even when it is your best friend. This story will keep their attention while slyly teaching them a few life lessons. Great transition to chapter books!
September 6, 2013
After the first book, Charlie and Eugene start to be a squad called, "The Sunnyview Superhero Squad" and they are only children but the pretend to fight bad guys. They made a friend with a baby girl named "Queen Stinky Pants" and they pretend to fight a dog they call, "Mr. Drools."
I liked this book because they teamed up with the nemesis from the last book. It was a good book.
I liked this book because they teamed up with the nemesis from the last book. It was a good book.
December 3, 2014
Not as good as the first one but like the first disguises real life experiences (a fight with a best friend) with a superhero theme making it more interesting to a reluctant boy reader (not that Charlie is reluctant).
my opinion doesn't count though since it's all about the kiddos. Their opinion was get book 3 now!
my opinion doesn't count though since it's all about the kiddos. Their opinion was get book 3 now!
January 31, 2016
Captain Awesome is back & this time he's out to solve the mystery of what happened to his #249 Super Dude comic book. In his quest to solve the mystery he ends up accusing his best friend, Charlie, aka Nacho Cheese Man. Nice message about not jumping to conclusions & being nice to siblings included.
January 25, 2017
This was cute, I guess, for boys. I read it aloud to my twin boys (8). It was a little hard to follow because the main character was always "in character" as Captain Awesome and referred to others as their "super" names. They said it was ok, but were not interested in reading more from the series.
April 22, 2012
Good for begining chapter book readers wanting something a little funny/silly.
May 2, 2012
An early chapter book for superhero-loving kids who also want something a little silly.
May 21, 2012
This is a cute series with a lot of boy appeal. Certainly not literature--but it doesn't have to be. I think it's perfect for its intended audience.
August 3, 2013
Fun, silly read for 2ND/ 3rd grade readers. Appeal would be to boys who like Captain Undrepents, Might Robot,etc. Although this series has better writing, messages, etc.
March 8, 2014
Good
June 25, 2014
Lexile 720
October 5, 2014
Book #2 in the series of easy to read beginner chapter books.
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November 19, 2014Superhero pretend play beginning chapter book. For boys, kids who like pretend and/or superheroes. Appropriate parents. Good mix of kid fun and good tone/after taste.
July 28, 2015
Fun, easier chapter book
January 20, 2016
A really fun book in this series. It was a bit silly at times, but it fitted and I can imagine that Eugene thought like that. I like how the illustrations are drawn in a comic-style way.
May 25, 2016
I think I'm addicted to this series. Haha! It's so much fun and this one has such a sweet ending. Best of all, my son is enjoying Captain Awesome as well. Good stuff.
December 31, 2016
A good story about fighting and making up with a best friend.
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