Friday, June 21, 2024

Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes and Shawn Martinbrough - ADVISABLE

Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Shawn Martinbrough. GRAPHIC NOVEL. Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin), 2023. $19. 9780525518747

Content:  PG (superhero fighting)

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: MANY

Bobby Beacon isn't an ordinary kid, he has superpowers. The only problem is that he has trouble controlling his powers, so he has to go to a new school. Unfortunately, at first, it seems that he will experience the same problems as before. Why don't adults understand him? Luckily he gets a new teacher, Miss Brooklyn, who sees him for what he really is. When the school comes under attack, it will be up to Bobby to save the school. 

I liked the message that this book conveyed. It teaches kids to be themselves, be in control of your emotions, and to stand up for what is right. It kept my attention and I enjoyed it.

A. Criswell, English Language Arts teacher

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