Marion Jensen lives in Farmington, Utah. He is one mile away from a large amusement park, two miles away from the Great Salt Lake, and three miles away from thousands of acres of national forest. But he stays indoors all day so he can write books that people will laugh at.
"Funny and entertaining, this adventure is not without its twists, as the characters search for their powers and come head-to-head with the villainous "Super-super," October Jones. An exciting follow-up that will leave readers eager for more." -- Booklist"Rafter makes a likable narrator, emotionally open and determined to be both a good superhero and a good friend. Like its predecessor, a satisfying, Incredibles-style mix of awesome exploits and common family issues." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Almost Super -- ."A solid debut: fluent, funny and eminently sequel-worthy." -- Kirkus Reviews"Packed with action and humor, this is a superhero tale in the spirit of The Incredibles. Jensen's wit and light tone give the story a playful quality while still managing to incorporate suspense. Family dynamics and teamwork drive a plot that has, above all, a super amount of heart." -- Booklist"Jensen employs a clever tongue-in-cheek humor throughout. The short chapters and action packed sequences keep the pages turning. Reluctant readers and fans of the Pixar movie The Incredibles will be excited to find out what happens in the sequel." -- School Library Journal
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