Packed with fastpaced, tweenspeak, public school superhero will entertain and enlighten. Cory thomas kenny wright is a kid with a secret identity. To answer that question and to bring more books into more kids lives, james patterson is donating 100,000 copies of his new book for young readers, public school superhero, to some of the most underresourced schools and youth programs in the country. Public school superhero paperback may 3, 2016 by james patterson author. In reality, hes a chess club devotee known as a grandmas boy, a label that makes him an easy target for bullies. Public school superhero by james patterson 560 lexile fever, 1793 by laurie halse anderson 580 lexile the graveyard book by neil gaiman 820 lexile drums, girls, and dangerous pie by jordan sonnenblick 940 lexile after reading the chosen book s, students will complete one. A novel aimed as much at parents as at their middleschool children with admirers of all ages, dont be. Public school superhero by james pattersonchris tebbetts.
Other places i would recommend this book because it is very interesting and on my level of reading. Parents need to know that public school superhero, by james patterson and chris tebbetts, offers an insightful glimpse at life at a decrepit innercity school. Buy the paperback book public school superhero by james patterson at indigo. Public school superhero hardcover by james patterson. Kenny lives with his grandma and is often bullied because of this. Public school superhero book columbus metropolitan. Hachetteaudio public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts, read by joshua boone excerpt. Public school superhero by hachette book group issuu. Kenny is a straighta student who was raised by his grandma. Lcms incoming 6th grade summer reading 2016 assignment choose one of the following books to read over the summer. Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines him. Public school superhero by james patterson chapter 2 book readers club.
Paperback, 304 pages published on may 3, 2016 by jimmy patterson. Public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts book cover, description, publication. Kenny wright is an ordinary kid when he finds out his grandma is going to. These same kids also inspired public school superhero, by james patterson and chris tebbetts, with illustrations by cory thomas, a book about an african american sixthgrade chess devotee named kenny wright who lives in an inner city.
Kenny is relatable and his relationship with his grandmother is touching. Choose one of the following books to read over the summer. Adding to the books charm is a periodic collection of comicfilled pages that help further illustrate kennys inner workings as well as present just plain fun superhero stories. The book the i read was called public school superhero by chris tebbetts and james patterson. Download public school superhero audiobook by james. Start studying public school superhero by james patterson. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries. Interspersed with fantastic illustrations and comic book panels, this book aims to both entertain and to provoke dialogue about identity, belonging, and doing the right thing. Public school superhero a book study by retired teacher. Public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts.
Book public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts. Public school superhero by kelly werthmuller on prezi. What i love even more in 2015, james patterson will donate 100,000 copies of public school superhero to some of. Public school superhero is about a boy named kenny, who lives in washington dc, goes to union middle school, stands up to the town, and gets called grandmas boy, because his grandma walks him to school. Public school superhero by james patterson overdrive. It is interesting because kenny thinks he is a superhero, when he is actually just reading a comic book. Listen to public school superhero by chris tebbetts, james.
Public school superhero book gwinnett county public. Public school superhero by james patterson, chris tebbetts, cory. Public school superhero by james patterson chapter 2. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Reviewed in the united states on december 21, 2016. Public school superhero by james patterson, chris tebbetts, cory thomas. In kenny wrights active imagination hes a world famous superhero, but in the real world hes a sixth grade grandmas boy whose struggles to fit in at his washington d. Public school superhero, by james patterson, is about kenny wright who is just entering middle school. Download or stream public school superhero by james patterson. Public school superhero by james patterson flashcards. Kenny wright loves his grandma, chess and superheroes. Public school superhero by james patterson james patterson kids.
James pattersons public school superhero has a powerful. In reality, hes a chess club devotee known as a grandmas boy, a label that makes. Adding to the books charm is a periodic collection of comicfilled pages that help. Public school superhero by james patterson author chris tebbetts author. Adding to the books charm are comicfilled pages that help further illustrate kennys inner workings as well as. Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superherobut when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life.
Public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts, read by joshua boone excerpt. Public school superhero kindle edition by patterson, james. Kennys africanamerican, his best friend is asian, and they attend a predominantly black school, so public school superhero is also a good choice for families looking for books. Adding to the books charm are comicfilled pages that help further illustrate kennys inner workings as well as present just plain fun superhero stories. Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer. Featuring more than 150 pieces of line art and comicstyle sequences, james pattersons newest illustrated novel is a genuinely funny yet poignant look at middle school in a challenging urban setting, where a kids life can depend on the everyday decisions he makes. Kenny struggles in school with fitting in with bullies. Please include at least one socialwebsite link containing a recent photo of the actor. Cory thomas in kenny wrights active imagination hes a world famous superhero, but in the real world hes a sixth grade grandmas boy whose struggles to fit in at his washington d. This book is a good way for parents to understand some of the things that happen in public schools today and a good way to start some tough conversations with your kids about school, relationships, bullying and surviving it all. Because i have about as much chance of being a superhero as a. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime. The three little wolves and the big bad pig enjoy samples. He was moved to make this donation after recognizing a large and underserved community of.
Kenny wright, the relatable protagonist of public school superhero, is a smart, introverted kid who faces many obstacles in his daily lifenot only because he is bullied by his peers, but also because he attends an overcrowded, underfunded innercity public school, which presents its own uniquely disheartening set of problems. This book was about a kid named kenny stainless steel. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A smart and kind story topped with just the right amount of social justice. May 7, 2015 union public school is an inner city school with quite a reputation and complete with metal detectors. Public school superhero book richmond public library. Public school superhero by james patterson and chris tebbetts publisher. James patterson public school superhero tv commercial. Kenny is african american and his classmates include kids from a rich and realistic diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds, adding to the overall appeal of this novel. Its a story brimming with wit, action, and heart, one all kids are bound to find relatable and entertaining.
Editions of public school superhero by james patterson. Public school superhero by james patterson chapter 1 duration. Public school superhero kindle edition by patterson. Readers will also enjoy the multiple pages of funny, comic bookstyle illustrations packed with superhero stunts and preteen angst. Inner city middle school student kenny wright imagines himself as a superhero but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life. A smart and kind story topped with just the right amount of social justice, according to kirkus, james pattersons newest hit illustrated novel is a genuinely funny. In his mind, hes stainlezz steel, superpowered defender of the weak. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Rayray, and how i dont stand up for myself, the more shes going to worry. Readers will identify with grandmas boy, as protagonist kenny is known, as he struggles to survive bullies and ultimately finds compassion for some of them. It is about a young boy, kenny who was starting middle school.
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