Description
Introducing a high-concept superhero for the twenty-first century: a boy who recycles trash into treasures, and saves the world while he's at it!
About the Author
Chris Gall is the award-winning author and illustrator of Revenge of the Dinotrux, Substitute Creacher, Dear Fish, There's Nothing to Do on Mars, and Dinotrux, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2009. His books have received numerous starred reviews and awards including a Borders Original Voices Book for 2006 for Dear Fish and a Kirkus Best Children's Book for 2008 for There's Nothing to Do on Mars. Chris has won a multitude of awards from organisations like the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts Magazine, and is also the illustrator of America the Beautiful, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2004. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Reviews
This is action, adventure and imagination with a positive message. - Kirkus ReviewsGall make[s] full use of his skill for drafting the sort of straight-from-kids'-dreams machines he showcased in Dinotrux and Revenge of the Dinotrux. - Publishers WeeklyGall's busy, saturated spreads...[result] in vibrant imagery that is both slick and homespun, like Dawson's own creations....Superheroes, recyclers, and inventors unite! - BooklistAspiring young inventors will enjoy identifying the assorted thingamabobs strewn throughout the pages.... A rollicking read. - School Library Journal[Will] inspire children to stretch their imaginations. Chris Gall delivers an action-packed story. - Library Media Connection
Book Information
ISBN 9780316213301
Author Chris Gall
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 440g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 228mm * 11mm