The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon, Jake Parker Can you guess what it is?The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.A great gift for the superhero obsessed, this book also models for kids a fun way to deal with their emotions—by being positronic! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O! Even villains like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball are no match for this caped crusader.But Awesome Man also has a secret. . . . Can you guess what it isThe first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.A great gift for the superhero obsessed, this book also models for kids a fun way to deal with their emotions—by being positronic! Author Biography Michael Chabon is the author of two collections of short stories, A Model World and Werewolves in their Youth, the novels The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Wonder Boys, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, The Yiddish Policemens Union and Telegraph Avenue, and the non-fiction books Maps and Legends and Manhood for Amateurs. Wonder Boys has been made into a film starring Michael Douglas and Robert Downey Jr. and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His short stories have appeared in the New Yorker, GQ, Esquire and Playboy. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife and their four children. Jake Parker illustrates books for children, including the New York Times bestselling picture book The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, by Michael Chabon. Jake lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with his family. You can Review "The depiction of a showdown between Awesome Man and his nemesis—the Flaming Eyeball—is priceless. Readers may notice that theres a moral peeking out from Awesome Mans cape, but theyll still grab this story in their ginormous Awesome Power Grip and not let go." — School Library Journal (starred review)"Young caped crusaders and Chabons adult fans alike will grin at this self-consciously witty portrait." — Publishers Weekly"Awesome indeed." — Kirkus Reviews"Its a wonderful celebration of tough-guy fantasies and down-to-earth boyness, perfectly matched with the retro stylings of animated film artist and comic book illustrator Parker." — San Francisco Chronicle"Chabons first-person narrative is that of a boy-zealous, goofy, and antisister-and the story reads like the play-by-play antics of an action figure in a kids game." — ALA BooklistPraise for SUMMERLAND: "Chabon hits a high-flying home run." — Publishers WeeklyPraise for SUMMERLAND: "Packed with magic, adventure, myth, and Americas favorite pastime, this book will enchant its audience. — School Library JournalPraise for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY: "The depth of Chabons thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement." — New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Young caped crusaders and Chabons adult fans alike will grin at this self-consciously witty portrait." Details ISBN0061914649 Author Jake Parker Pages 40 Year 2020 ISBN-10 0061914649 ISBN-13 9780061914645 Publication Date 2020-10-29 Audience Age 4-8 Language English Illustrator Jake Parker Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2020-10-29 Edited by Zhaoxiang Zhang Birth 1927 Death 1973 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Quill Tree Books Alternative 9780061914621 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2021-03-09 NZ Release Date 2021-03-09 Imprint US Quill Tree Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129922224;

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