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Super Ghost
It's just another day at the office for world-famous superhero Doctor Extraordinary as he battles his arch-nemesis Captain Chaos in yet another epic showdown. Unfortunately this one doesn't quite go to plan and they both get blown up inside a giant robot.
Dr Ex's number-one-fan, twelve-year-old Sonny Nelson, is devastated. A world without heroes is totally rubbish! But things take an even more extraordinary turn when Doctor Ex returns as a ghost and only Sonny can see him . . .
Dr Ex's number-one-fan, twelve-year-old Sonny Nelson, is devastated. A world without heroes is totally rubbish! But things take an even more extraordinary turn when Doctor Ex returns as a ghost and only Sonny can see him . . .
- GenresMiddle Grade
352 pages, Hardcover
Published September 15, 2022
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October 18, 2022
Super Ghost is a children’s story with a suggested reading age of eight - twelve years of age.
The tale is based around a superhero called Doctor Extraordinary who becomes a ghost early in the narrative. The city that he once guarded now comes under threat. Only his number one fan, a young boy called Sonny, keeps faith that the Doc can return to save the day—but it’s tricky when the superhero is a ghost.
The Doc’s arch enemy Captain Chaos is also featured in this hectic and fast-paced plot, while panda bears make an appearance in a final city takeover bid.
Throughout the story the writers add breaks to talk to the reading audience about details of the story using the fourth wall technique. It allows them to explain points or just to add more fun to the script.
The book is sprinkled with black and white illustrations in a cartoon style and there is good attention to detail with eye-catching graphics used for page numbers and word fonts to boost the appeal to the target audience.
Overall, a good example of an appealing children’s book.
The tale is based around a superhero called Doctor Extraordinary who becomes a ghost early in the narrative. The city that he once guarded now comes under threat. Only his number one fan, a young boy called Sonny, keeps faith that the Doc can return to save the day—but it’s tricky when the superhero is a ghost.
The Doc’s arch enemy Captain Chaos is also featured in this hectic and fast-paced plot, while panda bears make an appearance in a final city takeover bid.
Throughout the story the writers add breaks to talk to the reading audience about details of the story using the fourth wall technique. It allows them to explain points or just to add more fun to the script.
The book is sprinkled with black and white illustrations in a cartoon style and there is good attention to detail with eye-catching graphics used for page numbers and word fonts to boost the appeal to the target audience.
Overall, a good example of an appealing children’s book.
June 20, 2024
A fun story about a superhero who dies and comes back as a ghost (hardly a spoiler given the title). The writing is light, humourous and self-aware which makes it a very easy read. I read it to my son as a bed time story in short chunks over the course of many months and he really loved it.
May 11, 2023
This book was so funny and I can’t wait to read their next one!!
4.5⭐️
4.5⭐️
August 13, 2023
Whilst reading this, you can’t help but hear the authors. If you find it funny, then you’re my kind of person. This book is brilliantly written from giving you insights into storytelling (Barry’s Badger) to providing loads of laughs throughout. I loved it.
Read this if you want to take a book not too seriously. Because the more you surrender the serious, the more you’ll enjoy it.
Read this if you want to take a book not too seriously. Because the more you surrender the serious, the more you’ll enjoy it.
February 28, 2023
For the past twenty years Captain Chaos has been attacking Paragon City. Luckily this city has its own 'in house' super hero - Dr Extraordinary to come to its rescue. And rescue he does, over and over and over again. These two humans who acquired their super powers at the same time are almost playing a game. But lately it's got a little... they hate to think it - boring.
Everyone knows who will win, and everyone knows Captain Chaos will attack again in the future with yet another giant robot. Dr Extraordinary doesn't just fight super villains though. He catches bank robbers, and foils crime after crime, doing the job of the Paragon City Police and earning the hero worship of the city.
His biggest fan is Sonny Nelson who lives and breathes Dr Extraordinary and all he does. But one day both Captain Chaos and Dr Extraordinary are gone! BOOM!
Sonny is left devastated. But he still believes in his hero. He tells his friends 'The Sidekicks' that Dr Extraordinary will be back. But crime is now rife in Paragon City and getting worse by the day. The Police are out of practice and another super villain has been standing in the wings, waiting for her chance....
From the authors of the Kid Normal Series and The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost is a tale of super heroes, super villains, and the wisdom to know who the goodies and baddies really are.
Beginning with an extended (but funny) prologue, the setting is laid down for the reader and a super surprise is revealed. The hero and villain don't last beyond this prologue! The first chapter begins with a super fan wondering what to do with himself. But this fast and funny plot soon has him smiling again, as I did while reading this book.
As always in this author duo's books, there are lots of side stories that slip in effortlessly to the story. They tell it directly to the reader, give warnings for sad or dangerous bits coming up and even include the reader in the action.
There are robots, gadgets, jets and motorbikes. There is action, danger, a town learning to look after itself and lots and lots and LOTS of pandas.
I love the way James and Smith effortlessly weave a more serious string of story throughout their novels, to give the readers something to think about. Super Ghost is essentially about how a strong belief in something can really be, and who or what are the important things to believe in.
If you like a laugh, friendly (mostly) ghosts, and evil villains with maniacal laughs, read Super Ghost. You won't be disappointed.
Age - 7+
Everyone knows who will win, and everyone knows Captain Chaos will attack again in the future with yet another giant robot. Dr Extraordinary doesn't just fight super villains though. He catches bank robbers, and foils crime after crime, doing the job of the Paragon City Police and earning the hero worship of the city.
His biggest fan is Sonny Nelson who lives and breathes Dr Extraordinary and all he does. But one day both Captain Chaos and Dr Extraordinary are gone! BOOM!
Sonny is left devastated. But he still believes in his hero. He tells his friends 'The Sidekicks' that Dr Extraordinary will be back. But crime is now rife in Paragon City and getting worse by the day. The Police are out of practice and another super villain has been standing in the wings, waiting for her chance....
From the authors of the Kid Normal Series and The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost is a tale of super heroes, super villains, and the wisdom to know who the goodies and baddies really are.
Beginning with an extended (but funny) prologue, the setting is laid down for the reader and a super surprise is revealed. The hero and villain don't last beyond this prologue! The first chapter begins with a super fan wondering what to do with himself. But this fast and funny plot soon has him smiling again, as I did while reading this book.
As always in this author duo's books, there are lots of side stories that slip in effortlessly to the story. They tell it directly to the reader, give warnings for sad or dangerous bits coming up and even include the reader in the action.
There are robots, gadgets, jets and motorbikes. There is action, danger, a town learning to look after itself and lots and lots and LOTS of pandas.
I love the way James and Smith effortlessly weave a more serious string of story throughout their novels, to give the readers something to think about. Super Ghost is essentially about how a strong belief in something can really be, and who or what are the important things to believe in.
If you like a laugh, friendly (mostly) ghosts, and evil villains with maniacal laughs, read Super Ghost. You won't be disappointed.
Age - 7+
June 20, 2024
This is exactly the fun middle grade read I expected it to be!
Their books are so creatively silly and funny in a way kids will enjoy, but adult me does too. Because they are so randomly bizarre.
This one is about superheroes, villains and a super ghost too.
I recommend reading along with the audiobook! You want the physical version for the illustrations, but Greg and Chris do a fantastic job narrating with fun voices and all, so you want to get the experience of both.
While an entertaining story, it has a lovely core message about how anyone can be super, be brave and step up to do the right thing.
I can't wait to see what they co-write next!
Their books are so creatively silly and funny in a way kids will enjoy, but adult me does too. Because they are so randomly bizarre.
This one is about superheroes, villains and a super ghost too.
I recommend reading along with the audiobook! You want the physical version for the illustrations, but Greg and Chris do a fantastic job narrating with fun voices and all, so you want to get the experience of both.
While an entertaining story, it has a lovely core message about how anyone can be super, be brave and step up to do the right thing.
I can't wait to see what they co-write next!
October 1, 2022
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November 11, 2022
Functional tale of heroism with plenty of pandas and puns.
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February 25, 2025
Kinda fictional and there is so many illustration and i just love
July 17, 2023
Super Ghost is a brilliantly written book. It challenges the status quo of an all-powerful superhero and bringing power to the people, and doesn't shy away from bringing an engaging and well-detailed plot to a younger audience.
Greg and Chris have such fantastic writing styles that you genuinely can't tell them apart. Their wit bounces off the paper, and every few pages of this book I found myself smiling. From the super smart Ainsley Harriet reference to the percolating sense of self-awareness the writing demonstrates - the "Barry's Badger" narrative break had me laughing while marvelling at how fantastically it introduces the concept of foreshadowing as a narrative device to a younger audience.
The characterisation of pretty much every character in this book was fantastic. I loved Sonny's epiphany about his fixation on Doctor Extraordinary at the end, I loved the slow friendship he had with Doc, I loved the slow build of Sonny's police officer dad and his integration into the brilliant finale. The characterisation of everyone was spot on.
Super Ghost is a shining example of how fantastic children's fiction can be when executed well. This was a book I devoured in a matter of days, and it really reminded me of how books aimed at younger people never fall into the traps of winding description or lack of action/pace that some adult books do. It's yet another sparkling addition to James and Smith's already great catalogue of children's books, and I'm so glad I picked it up.
Greg and Chris have such fantastic writing styles that you genuinely can't tell them apart. Their wit bounces off the paper, and every few pages of this book I found myself smiling. From the super smart Ainsley Harriet reference to the percolating sense of self-awareness the writing demonstrates - the "Barry's Badger" narrative break had me laughing while marvelling at how fantastically it introduces the concept of foreshadowing as a narrative device to a younger audience.
The characterisation of pretty much every character in this book was fantastic. I loved Sonny's epiphany about his fixation on Doctor Extraordinary at the end, I loved the slow friendship he had with Doc, I loved the slow build of Sonny's police officer dad and his integration into the brilliant finale. The characterisation of everyone was spot on.
Super Ghost is a shining example of how fantastic children's fiction can be when executed well. This was a book I devoured in a matter of days, and it really reminded me of how books aimed at younger people never fall into the traps of winding description or lack of action/pace that some adult books do. It's yet another sparkling addition to James and Smith's already great catalogue of children's books, and I'm so glad I picked it up.
January 15, 2024
Read this with my daughter, very good story for pre-teen children.
The story has lots of funny moments which keep it interesting for children and an interesting story like.
The story has lots of funny moments which keep it interesting for children and an interesting story like.
May 4, 2025
SUPER GOOD! Best book in long time. REALLY I MEAN REALLY AMAZING. From the pandas the the bit at the end, a huge amount of a good book
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