The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
All he wants is to be a hero, but he's the hero no one wants! This heartwarming story shows that dads can be superheroes--as long as they have their daughters by their side to do the real rescuing.
When trouble is brewing, Wrong Man is there to make it worse. When someone needs help, Wrong Man does just the opposite of what's needed. And when situations go awry, Wrong Man helps them go awry-er. Luckily, Wrong Man's daughter is there to really save the day.
In this comic-book inspired picture book, our hero accidentally melts stinky cheese all over the city, lets sharks loose, and turns one big meteor into many little ones! But all Wrong Man wants to do is help -- and try to help he does, until he finally gets it right. He may be laden with mishaps, but Wrong Man is also full of heart. And in this fun- and adventure-filled book, readers can celebrate love and imagination even as they laugh at the silliness of it all.
Praise for The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl:
"A lighthearted adventure story that charms and entertains." —Kirkus Reviews
"Kids will want to pore over this hilarious romp that's expertly executed--simply amazing." —School Library Journal
"Morrison's detailed, dynamic illustrations lend themselves well to London's comic scenarios." —Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
London (the Wild Ones series) and Morrison (Little Melba and Her Big Trombone) team up to create a father-daughter super-duo. Janice, an African-American girl who transforms into Power Girl, is always cleaning up the messes of Wrong Man, her father, who often ends up making situations much worse by employing outlandish tactics. Wrong Man's mistakes are often humorous: he arrives to a fire at an old toothbrush factory armed with "lots and lots of stinky cheese," which ends up a melted mess, then speeds off to catch a bank robber with his dance moves. Luckily, Janice is on hand to call the police and minimize the damage. Of course, when Janice is in peril, it's Wrong Man who swoops in to think outside the box and save the day. Morrison's detailed, dynamic illustrations lend themselves well to London's comic scenarios. The story's conclusion is neatly tied, with Janice held aloft as she gives her smiling father a peck on the cheek. Ages 5 8.
