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DC Super Heroes: Superman
The Kid Who Saved Superman
Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's the newest, coolest offering from Stone Arch Books -- DC comics chapter books, featuring the world's greatest superheroes. Superman, the Man of Steel, defeats aliens and supervillains, and rescues Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. Batman, the Dark Knight, prowls the shadowy streets of Gotham City with his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder, putting fear into the hearts of the bad guys. These original stories, with original art by DC illustrators, will captivate young readers and give them glowing examples of bravery, loyalty, and true heroism. Up, up, and away!
- GenresSuperheroesChildrens
48 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Paul Kupperberg
742 books53 followersPaul Kupperberg is a nearly 50-year veteran of the comic book industry as a writer and editor for DC Comics, Archie Comics, Marvel, Bongo Charlton, and many more. He is also the author of more than three dozen books of fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, as well as of short stories, articles, and essays for Crazy 8 Press, Heliosphere, Titan Books, Stone Arch Books, Rosen Publishing, Citadel Press, Pocket Books, TwoMorrows, and others.
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January 16, 2023
Perfect for my gem and rock loving boys (who also have a thing for superheroes). Extra points for the inspiration from a student’s essay and his real life superhero and the fun discussion questions in the back. 🦸♂️
September 28, 2009
Reason for Reading: My son is a superhero freak, and don't tell anyone, but I am too. I read this short chapter book aloud to him.
Comments: Hakeem's class is going cave exploring; when he takes a few steps off by himself he unknowingly goes further than he thought and gets separated from his class. There is an earthquake and he becomes stuck in the cave but no need to worry because Superman is nearby. Superman can see him with his X-ray vision but there is another tremor and Hakeem falls to another level and lands next to a piece of kryptonite. How will Superman help him now?
I'll admit it, I didn't exactly expect this to be great literature but I was put in my place with the quality of the writing. A very well-written, exciting, short chapter book with artwork by original DC illustrators that will have any Superman fan reading under the covers with a flashlight. Each chapter ends on an exciting note just begging for the next chapter to be read. The story steers clear of pushing any lesson on the reader but it does have a focus on the boy's science knowledge, geology in particular, which leads to him being able to save the day. Thus, indirectly, stressing the importance of having an education. One fun thing during the reading is that all the sound effects have been drawn in large coloured comic-book style lettering within the text, giving the story an extra comic book feel, even though it is a chapter book.
At the end of the book, the reader is introduced to an interesting story behind this book about a real life Hakeem Bennett who won a national writing contest where the topic was to write about a real hero at their school. The prize? To be named the kid who saved Superman in this book! after which follows his winning entry. This is very inspiring and caused a discussion about the differences between lotteries where you only 'put your name in' and contests where you have to do something and be chosen a winner. Here is real life proof that if you work hard you can win! The 9yo was quite impressed that such a possibility existed.
The book was a lot of fun and quality in writing, plot and illustrations. The 9yo was thrilled with the story and I'll admit mum thought it was great too! This is part of a series called Super DC Heroes which contains quite a lot of books to date; they feature either Superman or Batman and Robin. These would be perfect for reluctant readers!
Comments: Hakeem's class is going cave exploring; when he takes a few steps off by himself he unknowingly goes further than he thought and gets separated from his class. There is an earthquake and he becomes stuck in the cave but no need to worry because Superman is nearby. Superman can see him with his X-ray vision but there is another tremor and Hakeem falls to another level and lands next to a piece of kryptonite. How will Superman help him now?
I'll admit it, I didn't exactly expect this to be great literature but I was put in my place with the quality of the writing. A very well-written, exciting, short chapter book with artwork by original DC illustrators that will have any Superman fan reading under the covers with a flashlight. Each chapter ends on an exciting note just begging for the next chapter to be read. The story steers clear of pushing any lesson on the reader but it does have a focus on the boy's science knowledge, geology in particular, which leads to him being able to save the day. Thus, indirectly, stressing the importance of having an education. One fun thing during the reading is that all the sound effects have been drawn in large coloured comic-book style lettering within the text, giving the story an extra comic book feel, even though it is a chapter book.
At the end of the book, the reader is introduced to an interesting story behind this book about a real life Hakeem Bennett who won a national writing contest where the topic was to write about a real hero at their school. The prize? To be named the kid who saved Superman in this book! after which follows his winning entry. This is very inspiring and caused a discussion about the differences between lotteries where you only 'put your name in' and contests where you have to do something and be chosen a winner. Here is real life proof that if you work hard you can win! The 9yo was quite impressed that such a possibility existed.
The book was a lot of fun and quality in writing, plot and illustrations. The 9yo was thrilled with the story and I'll admit mum thought it was great too! This is part of a series called Super DC Heroes which contains quite a lot of books to date; they feature either Superman or Batman and Robin. These would be perfect for reluctant readers!
March 16, 2018
This book was a very simple and fun story. It talked about how the student was able to be the hero which I think that students would enjoy. I chose this book because it was a very known superhero and a well known comic, I wanted to see if this type of story could be used in the classroom. I don't know how much this book could be used within the curriculum after reading it but I do think that the students would enjoy the story so it should be in the classroom library.
September 18, 2018
Another of the written for youngsters super hero tales with a decent story and a good way of having the reader learn vocabulary and engage with the text through thinking about it with questions. A good series of books here.
September 4, 2023
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