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MY BROTHER IS A SUPERHERO
My Brother is a Superhero [Paperback] David Solomons
302 pages, Paperback
First published July 2, 2015
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January 13, 2020
Imaginação e Humor
Esta estória começa assim:
“O meu irmão é um super-herói, e eu também podia ser, mas tive de ir fazer chichi.”
E assim continua:
“Às vezes, para mudar todo o curso da nossa vida, bastam cinco palavrinhas.
— Tenho de ir fazer chichi.”
“O Zack vai começar uma grande viagem! — anunciou o pai.
— Fixe! Posso ficar com o quarto dele?”
“Não é esse tipo de viagem — explicou o pai com um suspiro de cansaço. — Vai passar por uma coisa a que se chama «puberdade».”
“Por isso, quando o Zack me disse, na casa da árvore, que alguma coisa tinha mudado, eu sabia exatamente o que havia de responder:”
“Lamento dizer-te, mas deves estar com puberdade!"
“Superpoderes? — Cruzei os braços”
“Não é justo! Porque é que és tu que tens superpoderes? Tu que nem sequer lês BD!"
“Dois universos? Tu tens de salvar dois universos? — Típico! O meu irmão não se contentava com salvar só um. Tem sempre de fazer mais do que é preciso. — Mas porquê tu? — gemi"
"Até ali, a história mais emocionante que o Zack alguma vez me contou tinha que ver com um corte de cabelo que saiu mal e um chiuaua.”
“Não é assim que se escolhe um salvador da humanidade. No mínimo, tem de haver uma profecia escrita num livro antigo.”
.....
E pronto! Chega! Não vá eu entusiasmar-me e transcrever o livro todo!...
Lego-vos este conjunto de citações que certamente falarão mais alto que qualquer parecer que eu possa transmitir.
Para finalizar, só me resta um conselho: leiam e divirtam-se!
Nota: em português o livro intitula-se "O meu Irmão é um Super-Herói".
Esta estória começa assim:
“O meu irmão é um super-herói, e eu também podia ser, mas tive de ir fazer chichi.”
E assim continua:
“Às vezes, para mudar todo o curso da nossa vida, bastam cinco palavrinhas.
— Tenho de ir fazer chichi.”
“O Zack vai começar uma grande viagem! — anunciou o pai.
— Fixe! Posso ficar com o quarto dele?”
“Não é esse tipo de viagem — explicou o pai com um suspiro de cansaço. — Vai passar por uma coisa a que se chama «puberdade».”
“Por isso, quando o Zack me disse, na casa da árvore, que alguma coisa tinha mudado, eu sabia exatamente o que havia de responder:”
“Lamento dizer-te, mas deves estar com puberdade!"
“Superpoderes? — Cruzei os braços”
“Não é justo! Porque é que és tu que tens superpoderes? Tu que nem sequer lês BD!"
“Dois universos? Tu tens de salvar dois universos? — Típico! O meu irmão não se contentava com salvar só um. Tem sempre de fazer mais do que é preciso. — Mas porquê tu? — gemi"
"Até ali, a história mais emocionante que o Zack alguma vez me contou tinha que ver com um corte de cabelo que saiu mal e um chiuaua.”
“Não é assim que se escolhe um salvador da humanidade. No mínimo, tem de haver uma profecia escrita num livro antigo.”
.....
E pronto! Chega! Não vá eu entusiasmar-me e transcrever o livro todo!...
Lego-vos este conjunto de citações que certamente falarão mais alto que qualquer parecer que eu possa transmitir.
Para finalizar, só me resta um conselho: leiam e divirtam-se!
Nota: em português o livro intitula-se "O meu Irmão é um Super-Herói".
June 1, 2017
My Brother is a superhero is a hooking novel with pages filled with humour! In this book, Luke guides his big brother Zack through being a superhero called Star Lad! Together, will they be able to stop Nemesis?
A thrilling tale by David Solomons, and I am looking forward to reading more.
A thrilling tale by David Solomons, and I am looking forward to reading more.
October 4, 2017
From the kids I read to at school - "It's very good, interesting and very funny. It's creative and we can't wait to see what happens next all the time."
April 27, 2016
Super-smart, super-funny and superheroic, this is a deserving Waterstones Prize winner. I loved it!
April 2, 2016
I brought this book because the cover captured my artistic eye; I felt an urge of certainty that even if the story was terrible, it would look amazing on my bookshelf. However, I wanted to hold the book and turn its pages to discover whether or not the story matched the wondrous cover.
Luckily my instincts proved to be correct. The story is fantastic! Three words describe this novel: funny, thrilling and entertaining. The story fills you with a typical sense of envy when Luke's brother becomes a superhero. Only they do not know what powers he possesses. The references to marvel and DC superheroes and Star Wars are brilliant, creating a real sense of a new superhero amongst the many that exist already. I love David Solomon's humour towards a typical superhero story.
So far any lady reading this (unless an avid fan of superheroes) has switched off the moment superheroes are mentioned. Clever writing from David Solomon has created a novel that clinches hold of all readers. This is due to, the family connection and love for one another throughout the story and a very intuitive girl named Lara.
I would recommend this book to all for the reason that, it captures life's most important features: love, friendship, togetherness, support and the ability to create the feeling of belief when things are at there worst! I cannot wait for another novel from David Solomon!
Luckily my instincts proved to be correct. The story is fantastic! Three words describe this novel: funny, thrilling and entertaining. The story fills you with a typical sense of envy when Luke's brother becomes a superhero. Only they do not know what powers he possesses. The references to marvel and DC superheroes and Star Wars are brilliant, creating a real sense of a new superhero amongst the many that exist already. I love David Solomon's humour towards a typical superhero story.
So far any lady reading this (unless an avid fan of superheroes) has switched off the moment superheroes are mentioned. Clever writing from David Solomon has created a novel that clinches hold of all readers. This is due to, the family connection and love for one another throughout the story and a very intuitive girl named Lara.
I would recommend this book to all for the reason that, it captures life's most important features: love, friendship, togetherness, support and the ability to create the feeling of belief when things are at there worst! I cannot wait for another novel from David Solomon!
April 8, 2016
This is a deserved winner of the Waterstones Book Prize for middle grade readers. It's great for all ages in fact, especially those of us nerds who love superheroes, supervillains and Star Wars as there are a plethora of references throughout. And, there is humour on every page.
Comic book fanatic Luke goes for a wee and misses the chance to be endowed with superpowers to save two universes. Yes, two universes. And to make matters worse, his nerdy goody-two-shoes and never-read-a-comic in his life older brother, Zack, gets the honour. Luke is gutted! He's then on a mission to make sure Zack becomes a proper cape and is in fit shape to foil Nemesis. Luke's friends Serge and Lara Lee are wonderful characters and their enthusiasm in helping Luke is entertaining and often funny.
What follows is a great story about family, friendships and sibling rivalry... and superpowers. Despite their bickering and differences the brothers are loyal when the going gets tough, especially when a cataclysmic event is on the horizon.
I don't think I've ever laughed so much while reading a middle grade book because it's so easy to relate to these characters. And of course I'm many, many light years away from the reading demographic it's aimed at. I'll be looking out for more from this author in future and I'll be recommending this one, a lot.
Loved it!
November 18, 2016
I picked this up with a couple of reluctant readers in mind, thinking it would be one of those books that while personally, I didn't really enjoy, would be great for them. How wrong was I?
Sharp humour, comic plot devices stand-ups would be proud of, great characterisation, and references to comics and TV from my childhood made this a really enjoyable read.
Luke is a massive comic book fan and dreams of being a Superhero. While he nips out of the tree house for a wee, his studious, maths loving brother, Zack, is given superpowers instead, as Nemesis is coming and two worlds need saving. How unfair!
Zack knows nothing about Superheroes or how to be one, so Luke sets out to train him, making him a sigil from one of mum's brooches and a cape using the curtain from the downstairs loo.
As Lara (Luke's not-girlfriend-friend) hunts to discover the identity of Bromley's real life superhero, Luke does everything in his notsuperpower to stop her.
And when Zack is kidnapped while his powers are down, it turns to Luke and his friends to save him, and the world.
Looking forward to getting this onto my bookshelf.
Great for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, action, humour and Superheroes.
Sharp humour, comic plot devices stand-ups would be proud of, great characterisation, and references to comics and TV from my childhood made this a really enjoyable read.
Luke is a massive comic book fan and dreams of being a Superhero. While he nips out of the tree house for a wee, his studious, maths loving brother, Zack, is given superpowers instead, as Nemesis is coming and two worlds need saving. How unfair!
Zack knows nothing about Superheroes or how to be one, so Luke sets out to train him, making him a sigil from one of mum's brooches and a cape using the curtain from the downstairs loo.
As Lara (Luke's not-girlfriend-friend) hunts to discover the identity of Bromley's real life superhero, Luke does everything in his notsuperpower to stop her.
And when Zack is kidnapped while his powers are down, it turns to Luke and his friends to save him, and the world.
Looking forward to getting this onto my bookshelf.
Great for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, action, humour and Superheroes.
April 7, 2015
LOVED IT!!
I think this will be as much a fun for adults as children.
Great Cover and illustrations by Laura Ellen Anderson.
There is some great dialogue. Here are a few of my faves:
“”the first rule of a superhero: you can’t go round using your powers for vegetable preparation”
“One does not simply walk into a heavily fortified secret volcano headquarters “
Loved the main characters: Luke Parker is a great character and whilst making some flawed decisions is well meaning and a person that has many positive traits
As for Zack … I think a lot of people will relate to their relationship and I like how the story brought them closer.
I also liked the alliterative name of Lara Lee, which is typical of old comics – Lois Lane, Peter Parker, Bruce Banner etc.
And Serge…great comic relief and a very memorable character
I also recognized several geeky references including ZARDOZ – yes the john borman sci flick based of THE WIZARD OF OZ with sean connery with a pony tale and a red nappy!
I’m sure no kid will get this or even some adults but I’m glad its there
I hope someone picks up the film rights to this. Would be a brilliant British family film
I think this will be as much a fun for adults as children.
Great Cover and illustrations by Laura Ellen Anderson.
There is some great dialogue. Here are a few of my faves:
“”the first rule of a superhero: you can’t go round using your powers for vegetable preparation”
“One does not simply walk into a heavily fortified secret volcano headquarters “
Loved the main characters: Luke Parker is a great character and whilst making some flawed decisions is well meaning and a person that has many positive traits
As for Zack … I think a lot of people will relate to their relationship and I like how the story brought them closer.
I also liked the alliterative name of Lara Lee, which is typical of old comics – Lois Lane, Peter Parker, Bruce Banner etc.
And Serge…great comic relief and a very memorable character
I also recognized several geeky references including ZARDOZ – yes the john borman sci flick based of THE WIZARD OF OZ with sean connery with a pony tale and a red nappy!
I’m sure no kid will get this or even some adults but I’m glad its there
I hope someone picks up the film rights to this. Would be a brilliant British family film
March 1, 2018
This has been on my TBR pile for ages and I kept putting it off as there were always other books that appealed to me more. I don't know what I was expecting but I loved this book! (Wish I'd picked it up sooner) VERY funny (without being silly) and an exciting plot that keeps you hooked. This book would be perfect for any 9ish plus comic book/superhero fans: I can think of several I shall be thrusting it upon! I need to look up David Solomons' other books.
February 25, 2022
Ha ha ha! I loved this book! It was action- packed and i can imagine it being turned into a movie. There were a lot of jokes and if you like superhero books, this book is right for you! Five stars!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 7, 2019
Turns out I’m a sucker for a good opening line and “My brother is a superhero and I could have been one too, except I needed a wee,” is a pretty great one. The rest of the book was a little uneven as broad comedies aimed at 11 year olds are apt to be. This was like a novel-length version of Whizzer & Chips with some superhero shtick thrown in. Harmless.
May 20, 2015
FANTASTISCH! DIT BOEK VERDIENT HOOFDLETTERS!!!! Maar dat vind ik heel irritant lezen, dus ik ga gewoon verder. Dit boek is voor alle fans van superhelden, of je nou een Marvel of een DC fan bent. Het is ook voor fans van Despicable Me en Megamind. Het is het verhaal van Luuk, een grote fan van superheldencomics en een jongen die, omdat hij op het verkeerde moment naar de wc moet, net geen superkrachten krijgt. Zijn broer, een super serieuze studiebol die helemaal niets van superhelden weet, krijgt ze. Dit is Ster-Jongens 'Origins' verhaal, verteld door zijn jongere broertje, sidekick en mentor. En het is awesome!
August 15, 2018
It was a bit predictable, but its also quite funny and also original. I bet kids who LOVE superheroes will dig this book.
January 17, 2017
Har haft denna som högläsningsbok för åttaåringen i väntan på att nästa "Trädkoje-bok" ska bli ledig på biblioteket. Måhända är han (8-åringen) inte lika insatt i superhjältevärlden som huvudpersonen Luke, men ändå tillräckligt för att uppskatta de flesta passningarna och - man får väl ändå kalla dem de "interna skämten".
Den är rolig, men ibland tappar just skämten lite stuns i högläsningsformatet, känner jag. Särskilt då mycket av den sker i dialogform och lätt känns lite för babblig/ordrik. Men å andra sidan vänder det på slutet och blir om inte blodisande spännande, så ändå lite "kniven mot strupen"-allvarligt och rent apokalyptiskt. Vi läste två kapitel i stöten de sista kvällarna.
Sammanfattningsvis en på det stora hela taget bra blandning av humor, action och spänning. Mycket uppskattad av 8-åringen (han hade nog satt en femma om han fått bestämma) och den lika serietidnings- och superhjälteäskande, högläsande pappan.
Nu ska jag genast googla fram om det finns en fortsättning!
Den är rolig, men ibland tappar just skämten lite stuns i högläsningsformatet, känner jag. Särskilt då mycket av den sker i dialogform och lätt känns lite för babblig/ordrik. Men å andra sidan vänder det på slutet och blir om inte blodisande spännande, så ändå lite "kniven mot strupen"-allvarligt och rent apokalyptiskt. Vi läste två kapitel i stöten de sista kvällarna.
Sammanfattningsvis en på det stora hela taget bra blandning av humor, action och spänning. Mycket uppskattad av 8-åringen (han hade nog satt en femma om han fått bestämma) och den lika serietidnings- och superhjälteäskande, högläsande pappan.
Nu ska jag genast googla fram om det finns en fortsättning!
October 9, 2017
Det här är en sån där bok riktade till mellanstadieåldern som även vuxna skulle kunna älska. Det gör mig lite ledsen att vi har en sån strikt uppdelning mellan barn och vuxenböcker för det gör att många av oss missar guldklimpar som Min brorsa är en superhjälte. För det första den är hysteriskt rolig. Jag kom på mig själv med att sitta och småskratta i lunchrummet medan jag läste. För det andra så är den absolut FULLPROPPAD med superhjälte/serie referenser. Släng in lite Star Wars också så är det komplett. Och det är jättekul att läsa för en som har någorlunda koll på sina superhjältar, som har sett/läst lite Marvel och DC. MEN för den som inte är insatt alls tror jag att det kan bli lite svårt att hänga med alla gånger.
Jag önskar att den vore lite kortare och med lite större stil/med mer illustrationer. Då hade det nog blivit en storfavorit hos ungarna också. Nu tror jag att jag kommer få arbeta en del med att få den här ut i omlopp. Och då bara till de duktigaste läsarna i 4:an och 5:an.
Jag önskar att den vore lite kortare och med lite större stil/med mer illustrationer. Då hade det nog blivit en storfavorit hos ungarna också. Nu tror jag att jag kommer få arbeta en del med att få den här ut i omlopp. Och då bara till de duktigaste läsarna i 4:an och 5:an.
April 3, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. Not the sort of book I would normally pick up but it is full of fun references and the character of Serge is pure brilliance. In fact, the main trio are funny and a joy to read about. Lots of fun and full of adventure.
September 21, 2016
Genuinely hilarious. Jam packed with great lines and crazy situations. I loved every page. I never want to go for a wee again, just in case ...
February 25, 2017
An entertaining read with plenty of Superhero in-jokes and references. The characters are a little 1 dimensional , however the plot is engaging and I can see KS2 children enjoying this book.
April 16, 2020
Si eres fan de los superhéroes, de los comics y de las películas se ciencia ficción entonces este libro te va a encantar, se trata de una historia escrita por un fanático para un fanático.
Los comics y los superhéroes son dos cosas que a muchísima gente nos gustan, sin importar edad y género, desde pequeños jugamos y soñamos con tener súper poderes y salvar el mundo, ya de más grandes nos emocionamos con los comics y las películas del universo marvel o de DC comics, somos fans de Spiderman, Ironman, Superman, Batman, La mujer maravilla o de la capitana Marvel, vemos series como The Flash y Arrow, pues al leer Mi hermano es un superhéroe vamos a sentir que estamos viendo alguna de estas películas o series, está escrito y narrado de tal forma que parece un guion de película, es ágil, divertido, cómico, vertiginoso, emocionante, y la secuencia de sucesos logra atrapar la atención de los niños y los incita a querer continuar con su lectura y no parar hasta terminar. Justo eso paso con mis dos hijos, en casa se los leímos en voz alta por las noches antes de dormir, algo que por momentos no resulto tan bien porque no querían que dejáramos de leer, querían siempre un capítulo más, algo que provoco que más de algún día se durmieran tarde.
Esta es la historia de Luque, un experto en superhéroes y comics, y de su hermano Zack, un raton de biblioteca súper inteligente, si tuvieras que adivinar cuál de los dos fuera más probable que se convirtiera en superhéroe seguro apostarías por Luke, ¿cierto? pues por caprichos del universo, el que termina con súper poderes es Zack, y todo porque en el momento justo a Luke le dieron ganas de ir al baño, así de chusca, ocurrente y divertida es esta historia.
A lo largo de los 35 capítulos y 320 páginas que conforman este libro vamos a leer como Luke entrena a su recién creado súper hermano, pero también los problemas que atraviesa para cuidar su identidad secreta ante la insistencia de su vecina Lara, de quien esta secretamente enamorado, por descubrir quién es Star Kid y todo se complica cuando la tierra se ve amenazada y Zack no está porque fue secuestrado, el autor no da respiro, la mayor parte del libro mantiene un ritmo muy acelerado, luego agrega un elemento contrarreloj que lo hace aún más interesante y cardiaco.
Y como en toda buena historia de superhéroes tiene que haber un supervillano y esta no es la excepción, solo que el autor no nos lo revela tan fácilmente, le agrega cierto toque misterio y le permite al pequeño lector imaginar quien podría ser, y cuando por fin se nos revela su identidad, no decepciona para nada, un villano a la altura de la historia.
El mensaje detrás de esta divertida historia es que aun y cuando entre hermanos nos podamos pelear, envidiar y en teoría llevar una mala relación, la familia siempre es lo más importante, y somos incondicionales cuando la familia y los hermanos nos necesitan, tal como le ocurre a Luke y Zack en este libro.
Por otro lado, la edición merece una calificación sobresaliente, de entrada, está editado en pasta dura, algo que a mí en particular me encanta, y segundo, tiene una portada muy bonita, fiel completamente a lo que leeremos en la historia. Además, el título de cada capítulo viene acompañado de una pequeña ilustración relacionada al capítulo, y si bien no es un libro ilustrado, ni una novela gráfica, tampoco lo demerita, de hecho, en palabras de mi hijo menor de 7 años, ese detalle estuvo mejor así, ya que les permitió hacer uso de su imaginación, y recrear ellos mismos en su cabeza cada una de las escenas.
El único detalle por el cual recibió la calificación de 4.5 es que es un libro traducido al español de España, por lo que encontraran algunas palabras que en México no conocemos y que en un par de ocasiones no permitió que supiéramos de lo que hablaban hasta que buscamos su significado.
Para concluir quiero decir que es un libro que toda la familia recomienda ampliamente, es una lectura rápida, ágil, divertida, cómica y muy adictiva, 100% garantizado. Además, que ya está en librerías la segunda parte que se titula Mi profe de gimnasia es un alíen que esperamos poder leer pronto.
Los comics y los superhéroes son dos cosas que a muchísima gente nos gustan, sin importar edad y género, desde pequeños jugamos y soñamos con tener súper poderes y salvar el mundo, ya de más grandes nos emocionamos con los comics y las películas del universo marvel o de DC comics, somos fans de Spiderman, Ironman, Superman, Batman, La mujer maravilla o de la capitana Marvel, vemos series como The Flash y Arrow, pues al leer Mi hermano es un superhéroe vamos a sentir que estamos viendo alguna de estas películas o series, está escrito y narrado de tal forma que parece un guion de película, es ágil, divertido, cómico, vertiginoso, emocionante, y la secuencia de sucesos logra atrapar la atención de los niños y los incita a querer continuar con su lectura y no parar hasta terminar. Justo eso paso con mis dos hijos, en casa se los leímos en voz alta por las noches antes de dormir, algo que por momentos no resulto tan bien porque no querían que dejáramos de leer, querían siempre un capítulo más, algo que provoco que más de algún día se durmieran tarde.
Esta es la historia de Luque, un experto en superhéroes y comics, y de su hermano Zack, un raton de biblioteca súper inteligente, si tuvieras que adivinar cuál de los dos fuera más probable que se convirtiera en superhéroe seguro apostarías por Luke, ¿cierto? pues por caprichos del universo, el que termina con súper poderes es Zack, y todo porque en el momento justo a Luke le dieron ganas de ir al baño, así de chusca, ocurrente y divertida es esta historia.
A lo largo de los 35 capítulos y 320 páginas que conforman este libro vamos a leer como Luke entrena a su recién creado súper hermano, pero también los problemas que atraviesa para cuidar su identidad secreta ante la insistencia de su vecina Lara, de quien esta secretamente enamorado, por descubrir quién es Star Kid y todo se complica cuando la tierra se ve amenazada y Zack no está porque fue secuestrado, el autor no da respiro, la mayor parte del libro mantiene un ritmo muy acelerado, luego agrega un elemento contrarreloj que lo hace aún más interesante y cardiaco.
Y como en toda buena historia de superhéroes tiene que haber un supervillano y esta no es la excepción, solo que el autor no nos lo revela tan fácilmente, le agrega cierto toque misterio y le permite al pequeño lector imaginar quien podría ser, y cuando por fin se nos revela su identidad, no decepciona para nada, un villano a la altura de la historia.
El mensaje detrás de esta divertida historia es que aun y cuando entre hermanos nos podamos pelear, envidiar y en teoría llevar una mala relación, la familia siempre es lo más importante, y somos incondicionales cuando la familia y los hermanos nos necesitan, tal como le ocurre a Luke y Zack en este libro.
Por otro lado, la edición merece una calificación sobresaliente, de entrada, está editado en pasta dura, algo que a mí en particular me encanta, y segundo, tiene una portada muy bonita, fiel completamente a lo que leeremos en la historia. Además, el título de cada capítulo viene acompañado de una pequeña ilustración relacionada al capítulo, y si bien no es un libro ilustrado, ni una novela gráfica, tampoco lo demerita, de hecho, en palabras de mi hijo menor de 7 años, ese detalle estuvo mejor así, ya que les permitió hacer uso de su imaginación, y recrear ellos mismos en su cabeza cada una de las escenas.
El único detalle por el cual recibió la calificación de 4.5 es que es un libro traducido al español de España, por lo que encontraran algunas palabras que en México no conocemos y que en un par de ocasiones no permitió que supiéramos de lo que hablaban hasta que buscamos su significado.
Para concluir quiero decir que es un libro que toda la familia recomienda ampliamente, es una lectura rápida, ágil, divertida, cómica y muy adictiva, 100% garantizado. Además, que ya está en librerías la segunda parte que se titula Mi profe de gimnasia es un alíen que esperamos poder leer pronto.
November 8, 2019
It is a very rare thing for me to finish a book and know that I need to read the sequel. I often want to read further. This book was just so good that it becomes a necessity to read the next chapter.
It is a superhero story. One where the superhero is not the main character. This is a really interesting dynamic especially as you stay with the brother of the superhero throughout.
The book is funny, sweet (but not sickly), it has character relations that are rarely seen and it also has a plot that never falls into cliché. I highly recommend this for children of all ages and all genders.
It is a superhero story. One where the superhero is not the main character. This is a really interesting dynamic especially as you stay with the brother of the superhero throughout.
The book is funny, sweet (but not sickly), it has character relations that are rarely seen and it also has a plot that never falls into cliché. I highly recommend this for children of all ages and all genders.
February 19, 2019
I read this with my son a chapter at a time as bedtime stories. He loved it and would beg for additional chapters almost every night (excellent behavior modification reward). I thought some of the tropes were a little old, and some of the plot twists obvious, but this is a middle grade novel and I've been an avid reading grownup for *mumblemumble* years. It's a very nice book for the audience it's aimed at.
September 29, 2021
One star for a great idea and one more for the part that made me laugh out loud. Otherwise this book is soooooo disappointing. I had to wait two weeks for this book at the library and it so wasn't worth it at ALL. The main characters are super annoying and whiny, the writing wasn't very well done, and I just didn't find it likeable. AND THERE ARE MORE!!! I think one is enough, especially the way the first one ended. This would have made such a perfect stand-alone.
March 12, 2017
Hvis man tenker på superhelter hele dagen, er det skikkelig surt at det er det er storebroren din som får i oppgave å redde to verdener, bare fordi man selv var inne for å tisse akkurat i det romvesenet med det viktige oppdraget landet i hagen.
Luke er den misunnelige lillebroren som opplever at det er den eldre og superhelt-uinteresserte storebroren Zack som blir superhelt. Etter noen innledende heltedåder blir Zack, Luke og vennene deres involvert i et krim-mysterium som også - selvsagt - innebærer et oppdrag som MÅ løses, ellers vil verden gå under. (Såpass må det være i superheltbøker.) Avslutningen er suveren, en god blanding av Austin Powers, Mission impossible og James Bond, med en ond, men sårbar og litt sørgelig skurk som må nedkjempes i et hovedkvarter fullt av skumle rekvisitter.
Denne boka treffer på alle plan. Den står litt i fare for å bli en kommentar til seg selv, så selvrefererende som Luke til enhver tid er om reglene for superhelthistorier. Men forfatter Solomons har skrevet en morsom, spennende og medrivende historie som passer for foreldre og barn - perfekt som lydbok på bilturen.
Det er sikkert mange referanser i denne boka som jeg ikke tar, siden superhelter aldri har interessert meg noe særlig. Hadde jeg hatt en nerdete lillebror og trehytte da jeg var liten, er det med andre ord liten tvil om hvem av oss som hadde fått superkreftene.
Luke er den misunnelige lillebroren som opplever at det er den eldre og superhelt-uinteresserte storebroren Zack som blir superhelt. Etter noen innledende heltedåder blir Zack, Luke og vennene deres involvert i et krim-mysterium som også - selvsagt - innebærer et oppdrag som MÅ løses, ellers vil verden gå under. (Såpass må det være i superheltbøker.) Avslutningen er suveren, en god blanding av Austin Powers, Mission impossible og James Bond, med en ond, men sårbar og litt sørgelig skurk som må nedkjempes i et hovedkvarter fullt av skumle rekvisitter.
Denne boka treffer på alle plan. Den står litt i fare for å bli en kommentar til seg selv, så selvrefererende som Luke til enhver tid er om reglene for superhelthistorier. Men forfatter Solomons har skrevet en morsom, spennende og medrivende historie som passer for foreldre og barn - perfekt som lydbok på bilturen.
Det er sikkert mange referanser i denne boka som jeg ikke tar, siden superhelter aldri har interessert meg noe særlig. Hadde jeg hatt en nerdete lillebror og trehytte da jeg var liten, er det med andre ord liten tvil om hvem av oss som hadde fått superkreftene.
November 18, 2016
Solomons, David My Brother is a Superhero, 290 pgs. Penguin Random House, 2015. $16.99. Language: PG (1 swear, 0 Fs); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG.
11-year-old Luke knows everything about superheros. He has a great collection of comic books, went to Super Hero camp, and wants to be one more than anything else in the world. Then his older brother Zach got turned into a super hero by a random visit of an alien spaceship while Luke was in the bathroom! It should have been him! But it wasn’t, and now Luke is angry. Besides, Zach won’t even wear the cool “Star Guy” costume Luke made him. Sure, he’s fighting crime and everything, but he is supposed to defeat Nemesis, and they don’t even know who she is. But when Star Guy gets in real trouble, Luke (and Lara and Serge) might be his only chance for help.
This is a great story! The set up is fantastic, and the writing is great - action packed; a real page turner. The cover is even terrific. The girl character is smart and funny, too. This will fly off the middle school library shelves, and even the older elementary students will love it.
MS - ESSENTIAL, EL - ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian
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11-year-old Luke knows everything about superheros. He has a great collection of comic books, went to Super Hero camp, and wants to be one more than anything else in the world. Then his older brother Zach got turned into a super hero by a random visit of an alien spaceship while Luke was in the bathroom! It should have been him! But it wasn’t, and now Luke is angry. Besides, Zach won’t even wear the cool “Star Guy” costume Luke made him. Sure, he’s fighting crime and everything, but he is supposed to defeat Nemesis, and they don’t even know who she is. But when Star Guy gets in real trouble, Luke (and Lara and Serge) might be his only chance for help.
This is a great story! The set up is fantastic, and the writing is great - action packed; a real page turner. The cover is even terrific. The girl character is smart and funny, too. This will fly off the middle school library shelves, and even the older elementary students will love it.
MS - ESSENTIAL, EL - ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2016/...
April 7, 2018
This was such a fun book. I love superheroes and it's clear that the author loves them, too. He packs a lot of references and comic book knowledge into the story, but does it in a natural way. It's cleverly written, the narrator has a great voice and sense of humor, the actual super powers are cool and make sense, and the climax is engaging and exciting.
What I especially loved about this book was that it was the non-powered ones who eventually saved the day. Everyone can relate to wanting to be a superhero, but it's so nice that it was the knowledge and abilities of the non-powered characters that ultimately triumphed. I think the author did well on the age ranges, too. The younger kids and the older brother were all done well and felt genuine. The adults felt a little ridiculous at times, but I guess since this is from a child's perspective, I can go with it. And I liked the relationship between the two brothers.
I would argue that girls can enjoy this book just as much as boys. Sure this is clearly aimed at boys, but Lara was a fun character in her own right and she helps out a lot in the story. And I think a reader can have fun with this even if they aren't big into comics or superheroes. It's just a really enjoyable story.
What I especially loved about this book was that it was the non-powered ones who eventually saved the day. Everyone can relate to wanting to be a superhero, but it's so nice that it was the knowledge and abilities of the non-powered characters that ultimately triumphed. I think the author did well on the age ranges, too. The younger kids and the older brother were all done well and felt genuine. The adults felt a little ridiculous at times, but I guess since this is from a child's perspective, I can go with it. And I liked the relationship between the two brothers.
I would argue that girls can enjoy this book just as much as boys. Sure this is clearly aimed at boys, but Lara was a fun character in her own right and she helps out a lot in the story. And I think a reader can have fun with this even if they aren't big into comics or superheroes. It's just a really enjoyable story.
May 23, 2017
Le persone sono speciali a prescindere da chi siano, non servono i superpoteri per essere unici e questo è un messaggio forte che il libro lancia. Non bisogna vergognarsi di chi siamo o di cosa facciamo, anche nel nostro piccolo, siamo dei supereroi perchè affrontiamo la più grande delle sfide, ogni giorno, la vita. Servendosi di una storia surreale David Solomons riesce a centrare il bersaglio, divertendo il lettore e allo stesso tempo mostrandogli quanto sia importante accettare sè stessi e ciò che si è nella vita di tutti i giorni. Non si tratta solo di un libro simpatico dalla copertina carina. Esplora in profondità anche i legami familiari, basti vedere Luke e Zack prima divisi per le loro divergenze, dopo uniti per darsi forza a vicenda. Una lettura per grandi e piccini. Geniali sono stati tutti i cliché del mondo fumettistico tirati in ballo con la giusta dose di umorismo ed energia che ha reso “Mio fratello è un supereroe” una ventata d’aria fresca.
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November 14, 2017
I freaking (accidentally) loved this book - 5*
Okay, I bought this for my class to read as one of them loves superheroes. (Proud!) I didn't mean to read it. Honestly, I didn't. I accidentally forgot my Kindle yesterday and I couldn't travel to York without a book so I just picked it up...
I nearly missed my goddamn stop over this bus. I was so absorbed, I nearly arrived in Manchester. Now that would have been a disaster.
This book is hilarious and I laughed out loud way too much and I'm not ashamed to say that I will continue to read the rest of this series for my own personal use because this was awesome. I loved Lara and Luke.
This book is seriously clever as it treads the balance between appealing to just children or just adults and honestly it works perfectly. It has the style of Percy Jackson and that's probably why I'm so in love with it. Yes!!!!!Q
Okay, I bought this for my class to read as one of them loves superheroes. (Proud!) I didn't mean to read it. Honestly, I didn't. I accidentally forgot my Kindle yesterday and I couldn't travel to York without a book so I just picked it up...
I nearly missed my goddamn stop over this bus. I was so absorbed, I nearly arrived in Manchester. Now that would have been a disaster.
This book is hilarious and I laughed out loud way too much and I'm not ashamed to say that I will continue to read the rest of this series for my own personal use because this was awesome. I loved Lara and Luke.
This book is seriously clever as it treads the balance between appealing to just children or just adults and honestly it works perfectly. It has the style of Percy Jackson and that's probably why I'm so in love with it. Yes!!!!!Q
July 29, 2017
This is on our Sunshine State Young Reader List for 3-5 grades and it is hilarious. It's about a boy named Luke who is crazy about super hero comics. He's in the treehouse with his brother Zach (who is a do-gooder) and he has to go to the bathroom. While he's gone, Zach has a visit from an outer space being who gives him super powers. Luke is at once eaten up with jealousy and trying to help Zach with his super powers. It turns out Zach has been tasked with dealing the Nemesis, which he doesn't even know who that is. What's great about this one is the language-the figurative language made me laugh out loud. Also, one of the characters misuses language in a completely hilarious way. I can't wait to share this one with the kids.
March 5, 2018
What happens when you are a hopeless comic geek and your dull, uncommunicative, math-nerd older brother suddenly gets superpowers?
It's the story of an eleven-year-old whose whole life changes when somebody else has to save the world. Although he's technically on the periphery, our hero will have to learn to:
1) talk to girls
2) take responsibility for his own life
3) communicate with his older brother
4)keep secrets
5)face impending death with a cool head
6)overcome the world's most deserved case of sheer jealousy
7)track a supervillain to his volcano lair, infiltrate, and achieve his mission to make it possible for somebody else to Save Us All.
Spunky, funny, and pleasant.
I'll read the sequel!
It's the story of an eleven-year-old whose whole life changes when somebody else has to save the world. Although he's technically on the periphery, our hero will have to learn to:
1) talk to girls
2) take responsibility for his own life
3) communicate with his older brother
4)keep secrets
5)face impending death with a cool head
6)overcome the world's most deserved case of sheer jealousy
7)track a supervillain to his volcano lair, infiltrate, and achieve his mission to make it possible for somebody else to Save Us All.
Spunky, funny, and pleasant.
I'll read the sequel!
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