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Vincent, Max, and George are best friends and the only members of the best Captain Stupendous fan club. There are other fan clubs, but they aren't serious fan clubs. Vincent, Max, and George don't just cheer on Captain Stupendous, they study his moves and memorize his history, and live for his feats. And it turns out a very good thing for Captain Stupendous and the world that they are such Captain Stupendous nerds. Because unbeknownst to most of the population, the secret real person behind Captain Stupendous had to pass on his powers to a new person recently. And the new Captain Stupendous knows nothing about how to be Captain Stupendous. The newbie has to learn quickly, or the new supervillain in town, Professor Mayhem, will destroy everything with his indestructible robot.

I read a couple reviews of this saying it was hilarious. Well, I just finished it and didn't even chuckle once. I have no idea what others found funny. Vincent, Max, and George need counseling on how to communicate without exploding at each other. They are constantly yelling at each other and it got on my nerves. Their interactions certainly didn't make me laugh. They worked out a few things by the end of the book, and they do sound like very believable middle school boys, but sheesh. A little too much teenage angst and ego. The new superhero's identity is surprising, but not funny (view spoiler). This person also has issues to work out, a rough family situation, isn't sure they want the whole superhero gig, and while the training could have been humorous, it mostly just shows how insecure and damaged this person is and frequently results in meltdowns. So also not humorous. The showdown with the villain had all the heroes goes pretty much as expected and had just one moment that might make some chuckle (view spoiler). It's a little zany and definitely imaginative, but not really funny. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn't gone into it expecting lots of laughs but instead a middle school superhero adventure. It does that well and I already know some students who will enjoy this. So it isn't bad per se, just maybe misrepresented. I also liked all the Asian or half-Asian characters among the heroes, since the school I work at is predominantly Asian and I'm always on the lookout for characters students can identify with.

Notes on content: About five uses of a word that is bad in some cultures but not in others (starts with a p). No sexual content, just some hand-holding. There are some serious head wounds in battles and bleeding and wooziness, but no one dies.


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Geeks Girls and Secret Identities Mike Jung Mike Maihack Books Reviews

I was all settled down to read this book when my ten year old stepdaughter got interested. You can guess who won that one.

I am lucky enough to know the author, so I promised to ask him one of her questions. She said, "Make sure to tell him I like the book. Tell him I can't put it down."

There you have it. No better compliment.
Talk about your perfect boy book. Author Mike Jung gets the boy voice down. Even his use of ALL CAPS! when the characters need to shout is so perfectly kid-like. I loved that, and if I had a son, I would give him this book right away....except that the ARC only has sketches, but it really makes the reader want to buy the book (which I have) because all those sketches look like they will turn into some amazing artwork.

This book is about a world where everything is the same as ours except that superheroes and supervillains are a natural part of everyday life. Personally, books that do that seamless integration of worlds are often my favorite. Now, I am not into huge robots or fight scenes, because, like, I am a grown woman, but I bet that any 2nd grader up to middle grade kid who enjoys adventurous superhero tales would love this book. Jung does some very interesting things, adding in the complexities of family relationships, friendships, first crushes, etc., that really add more depth to your typical superhero story. The main character, Vincent, is your average kid trying to find his way in the confusing world of growing-up, so real-seeming that he practically jumps off the page.

And yes, there is a surprise that I won't reveal but it gives a whole new flavor to the concept of superhero, making this a fresh take on an old, favorite genre.
I recently saw Mike Jung speak at my local SCBWI conference and found him to be sincere, interesting, funny and friendly. So I decided to grab a copy of his first book - Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities. I planned to read it myself first, to check it out, and then read it to our 6 yr. old daughter if it turned out to be appropriate. Great news - it was!!

Awesome action, gigantic robots, a superb super hero, white-knuckle tense fight scenes, strong friendships, kids demonstrating determination, witty dialogue, AND at the end you even get...

Nahhhh, I won't spoil that!

It's a fun, thoroughly enjoyable read, suitable for advanced younger readers or any middle grade kid. The only thing to watch out for is a handful of uses of "pissed off" or some derivation of that. The phrase is used within context, wasn't bothersome and it's not overly distracting. But I'll be skipping it when I read the book with our 6y/o little girl.

I came away with the thought that Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities would be enjoyed by both girls and boys. That's a very positive thing for families. Yes, the "main" main characters are Vincent and his two best pals (3 boys). But the book's most stupendous character is a feisty, rock-star type girl who I think young ladies will love. I'm certain our 6 yr. old is going to dig Polly!

**A quick aside - if you do get this book for a young reader, try to not let them read the description. There's a bit of a spoiler in there since it gives away Captain Stupendous's secret identity. If kids don't find that out until they read the book, it becomes a much more fun reveal!**

Back to the review. There was one very specific thing I REALLY liked that stuck out to me as I read GG&SI. In Copperplate City where all the characters live, there has evidently been a lot of super hero and super villain action over the years. Our MC Vincent and his best buds know about ALL OF IT. During the story, as a past hero or villain is mentioned, Vincent always mentally lists the special powers of that specific hero and recalls a bit about their background. I loved these creative, unexpected tid-bits and there's plenty more subtle stuff like this all over the book. It's easy to imagine that Mr. Jung was a fan of comics, super heroes, action figures and the like as a youth. And his effective use of these nostalgia-inducing elements really adds to the charming effects of GG&SI because not only will your kids dig it but you'll like the book too!

Oh, and as an `icing on the cake' type of bonus - there are creative B/W illustrations sprinkled throughout the book! These add to the story by helping the reader picture exactly what's happening and what everyone looks like, but they don't overwhelm so you'll still get to use your own imagination to fill in the gaps. The artist's unique style definitely adds to the book's overall excellent design and color scheme. Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities is well made from cover to cover. This may not be important to some but I like to support authors and publishers who truly care about their craft. Mr. Jung, Mr. Levine and team definitely care.

The book's ending sets things up well for sequels which would mean more Captain Stupendous adventures with Vincent, Polly and pals. And if Mr. Jung writes `em, I'll be reading `em! And I bet you will too. Enjoy!
Vincent, Max, and George are best friends and the only members of the best Captain Stupendous fan club. There are other fan clubs, but they aren't serious fan clubs. Vincent, Max, and George don't just cheer on Captain Stupendous, they study his moves and memorize his history, and live for his feats. And it turns out a very good thing for Captain Stupendous and the world that they are such Captain Stupendous nerds. Because unbeknownst to most of the population, the secret real person behind Captain Stupendous had to pass on his powers to a new person recently. And the new Captain Stupendous knows nothing about how to be Captain Stupendous. The newbie has to learn quickly, or the new supervillain in town, Professor Mayhem, will destroy everything with his indestructible robot.

I read a couple reviews of this saying it was hilarious. Well, I just finished it and didn't even chuckle once. I have no idea what others found funny. Vincent, Max, and George need counseling on how to communicate without exploding at each other. They are constantly yelling at each other and it got on my nerves. Their interactions certainly didn't make me laugh. They worked out a few things by the end of the book, and they do sound like very believable middle school boys, but sheesh. A little too much teenage angst and ego. The new superhero's identity is surprising, but not funny (view spoiler). This person also has issues to work out, a rough family situation, isn't sure they want the whole superhero gig, and while the training could have been humorous, it mostly just shows how insecure and damaged this person is and frequently results in meltdowns. So also not humorous. The showdown with the villain had all the heroes goes pretty much as expected and had just one moment that might make some chuckle (view spoiler). It's a little zany and definitely imaginative, but not really funny. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn't gone into it expecting lots of laughs but instead a middle school superhero adventure. It does that well and I already know some students who will enjoy this. So it isn't bad per se, just maybe misrepresented. I also liked all the Asian or half-Asian characters among the heroes, since the school I work at is predominantly Asian and I'm always on the lookout for characters students can identify with.

Notes on content About five uses of a word that is bad in some cultures but not in others (starts with a p). No sexual content, just some hand-holding. There are some serious head wounds in battles and bleeding and wooziness, but no one dies.