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Max
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published by Candlewick (2000-08-01)
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Amazon Description
A success story for anyone who knows the highs—and lows—of learning to do something for the first time. Max will fly away with your heart!As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max too is destined to one day join their ranks. Once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents' valiant coaching, and encouragement from grandparents and friends, Max can't seem to get off the ground. Will he ever learn to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Or will Max be doomed forever to life on land?
Bob Graham, the award-winning author-illustrator of BENNY: AN ADVENTURE STORY and QUEENIE, ONE OF THE FAMILY, has created a mighty tale about the ups and downs of mastering your potential—all in your own good time.
One Potato Review
Must be a lot of expectations growing up in a house full of super heroes, especially when that house is shaped like a giant yellow lightning bolt. The funny thing here is that being a super hero is otherwise not such a big deal: sure, you need to learn to fly, but there’s only the occasional helpless creature that needs rescuing, indeed the most challenging part remains simply fitting in. (Nobody else has to wear those ridiculous crime-fighting goggles). There’s never any doubt that Max will fullfill his destiny here, but will he ever be able to sit still in class?
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