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Super!
In a society of superpowered children, all eyes are on Beata Bell, descendant of the great Frances E. Shaw, the world's Original Super. Bets are placed on which amazing superpower she will develop. Flight? Telekinesis? Super strength? Only Beata Bell remains stubbornly, infuriatingly, and inexplicably ordinary. Sidelined, she must face the painful reality that she might never live up to everyone's expectations. But when a new villain threatens the city, Beata is launched into a whirlwind of mystery, danger, and conspiracy. With a totally un-Super skillset, she must exhaust all her wits and courage to save her friends—and to survive.
392 pages, Paperback
Published July 25, 2018
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About the author
Jennifer Chen
2 books3 followersJennifer Chen is a Toronto-based writer who laughs too hard at her own jokes. On most days, she can be found in front of an unfinished document, ingesting caffeinated drinks, and daydreaming.
Jennifer loves discussing craft, and will usurp any given social occasion with writing-related chatter if given the chance. She loves writing so much she went and got herself an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia.
In 2014-2015, her screenplay, Owen and the Whale, was ranked top ten in the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition. Her first YA novel, Super!, was published by Insomniac Press in 2018. Super! can be found in most major book retailers.
Jennifer loves discussing craft, and will usurp any given social occasion with writing-related chatter if given the chance. She loves writing so much she went and got herself an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia.
In 2014-2015, her screenplay, Owen and the Whale, was ranked top ten in the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition. Her first YA novel, Super!, was published by Insomniac Press in 2018. Super! can be found in most major book retailers.
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February 20, 2019
Super! by Jennifer Chen is a story about Beata Bell, the young descendant of the first Super who appeared with amazing powers. Every branch of the family following has had their share of abilities but Beata may be the first Dud. That’s a lot of pressure for a young girl just turning 12.
This fiction novel was published in paperback by Insomniac Press in 2018, and a copy was given to me for the purposes of review.
This youth/young adult book is a good fit for that age just before the unique struggles of being a teenager hits. I found myself wincing painfully at scenarios I remember experiencing in my school days and my jaw would quickly lock in place any time the author introduced a character who just didn’t get It. It being the balancing act between figuring out slowly what type of person you could be and what you’re good at, because you need to grow up and contribute to society. But there’s no manual. You’ll also likely be judged in various ways for following others’ paths..
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This fiction novel was published in paperback by Insomniac Press in 2018, and a copy was given to me for the purposes of review.
This youth/young adult book is a good fit for that age just before the unique struggles of being a teenager hits. I found myself wincing painfully at scenarios I remember experiencing in my school days and my jaw would quickly lock in place any time the author introduced a character who just didn’t get It. It being the balancing act between figuring out slowly what type of person you could be and what you’re good at, because you need to grow up and contribute to society. But there’s no manual. You’ll also likely be judged in various ways for following others’ paths..
***for the full review go here https://www.ablankpage.ca/index.php/2... ***
May 28, 2022
This book, Chen's first, deserved much more attention than it received. It could, relly should, have been a YA bestseller.
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