The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man bookcover

The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man

Michael Chabon 

(Author)

Jake Parker 

(Illustrator)
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21,000+ Reviews
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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 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!

Product Details

PublisherHarperCollins
Publish DateSeptember 06, 2011
Pages40
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780061914621
Dimensions11.0 X 8.5 X 0.5 inches | 13.8 pounds

About the Author

Michael Chabon is the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Moonglow and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, among many others. He lives in Berkeley, California with his wife, the novelist Ayelet Waldman, and their children.

Jake Parker is an illustrator and an artist for animated films. He also draws comics of space mice, monsters, and funny robots. He wrote and illustrated the comic book Missile Mouse. Jake lives in Provo, Utah, with his family.

Reviews

“The depiction of a showdown between Awesome Man and his nemesis—the Flaming Eyeball—is priceless. Readers may notice that there’s a moral peeking out from Awesome Man’s cape, but they’ll still grab this story in their ‘ginormous Awesome Power Grip’ and not let go.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Young caped crusaders and Chabon’s adult fans alike will grin at this self-consciously witty portrait.” — Publishers Weekly

“Awesome indeed.” — Kirkus Reviews

“It’s 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

“Chabon’s 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 kid’s game.” — ALA Booklist

Praise for SUMMERLAND: “Chabon hits a high-flying home run.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for SUMMERLAND: “Packed with magic, adventure, myth, and America’s favorite pastime, this book will enchant its audience. — School Library Journal

Praise for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY: “The depth of Chabon’s thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement.” — New York Times Book Review

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