For the past twenty years Captain Chaos has been attacking Paragon City. Luckily this city has its own ‘in house’ super hero – Dr
Extraordinary to come to its rescue. And rescue he does, over and over and over again. These two humans who acquired their super powers at the same time are almost playing a game. But lately it’s got a little… they hate to think it – boring.
Everyone knows who will win, and everyone knows Captain Chaos will attack again in the future with yet another giant robot. Dr Extraordinary doesn’t just fight super villains though. He catches bank robbers, and foils crime after crime, doing the job of the Paragon City Police and earning the hero worship of the city.
His biggest fan is Sonny Nelson who lives and breathes Dr Extraordinary and all he does. But one day both Captain Chaos and Dr Extraordinary are gone! BOOM!
Sonny is left devastated. But he still believes in his hero. He tells his friends ‘The Sidekicks’ that Dr Extraordinary will be back. But crime is now rife in Paragon City and getting worse by the day. The Police are out of practice and another super villain has been standing in the wings, waiting for her chance….
From the authors of the Kid Normal Series and The Great Dream Robbery, Super Ghost is a tale of super heroes, super villains, and the wisdom to know who the goodies and baddies really are.
Beginning with an extended (but funny) prologue, the setting is laid down for the reader and a super surprise is revealed. The hero and villain don’t last beyond this prologue! The first chapter begins with a super fan wondering what to do with himself. But this fast and funny plot soon has him smiling again, as I did while reading this book.
As always in this author duo’s books, there are lots of side stories that slip in effortlessly to the story. They tell it directly to the reader, give warnings for sad or dangerous bits coming up and even include the reader in the action.
There are robots, gadgets, jets and motorbikes. There is action, danger, a town learning to look after itself and lots and lots and LOTS of pandas.
I love the way James and Smith effortlessly weave a more serious string of story throughout their novels, to give the readers something to think about. Super Ghost is essentially about how a strong belief in something can really be, and who or what are the important things to believe in.
If you like a laugh, friendly (mostly) ghosts, and evil villains with maniacal laughs, read Super Ghost. You won’t be disappointed.
Author – Greg James & Chris Smith
Illustrator – Amy Nguyen
Age – 7+
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