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“The bright colours and witty lines definitely pack a punch” - Children's Books Ireland Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school! In the city where Leon lives, superheroes - and supervillains - are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day. Perfect for fans of New Kid and The IncrediblesZingy full colour artwork throughout! The first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself

Leon struggles with a super ego - and a super secret! - in the second graphic novel in Jamar Nicholas's action-packed, heartfelt and joyously funny series. After saving his classmates from The Monocle, and now that he has access to tons of cool crime-fighting gadgets, Leon is the superhero his school needs. Or at least... he thinks he is. Leon's vigil-antics make Mom and Principal Principle angry, but even worse, Leon is avoiding his best friend, Carlos, to keep Mom's superhero identity a secret. Can Leon dig deep and rediscover his heart and common sense? Or will his bad behavior reach a point of no return? Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, this is the second graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas Reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself With stunning highly-detailed illustrations throughout, Jamar Nicholas brings Leon to life in glorious colour PRAISE FOR LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY: "Leon is a superhero whose powers are kindness and common sense. It's a really good book about a really good kid!" Jerry Craft, author and illustrator of New Kid "Nicholas's innovative tale, brimming with fully fleshed out characters and bombastic battle sequences, is one to revisit again and again." Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is a silly and fun-filled story with a heartwarming throughline about not needing special abilities to have an impact on one's community... A solid, action-filled comedy with a crucial message." Kirkus Reviews

Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school "Leon is a superhero, whose powers are kindness and common sense. It's a really good book about a really good kid " -- Jerry Craft, author and illustrator of New Kid"A heartfelt and hilarious hero's journey. LEON is super " -- Lincoln Peirce, author and illustrator of Big NateIn the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day.Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.

Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school "Leon is a superhero, whose powers are kindness and common sense. It's a really good book about a really good kid " -- Jerry Craft, author and illustrator of New Kid"A heartfelt and hilarious hero's journey. LEON is super " -- Lincoln Peirce, author and illustrator of Big NateIn the city where Leon lives, superheroes -- and supervillains -- are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day.Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.

Leon struggles with a super ego -- and a super secret -- in the second graphic novel in Jamar Nicholas's action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series.After saving his classmates from The Monocle, and now that he has access to tons of cool crime-fighting gadgets, Leon is the superhero his school needs. Or at least... he thinks he is. Leon's vigil-antics make Mom and Principal Principle angry, but even worse, they cause a conflict with his best friend, Carlos, who starts to draw mean comics about Leon. Meanwhile, Leon struggles to keep his mom's superhero identity a secret.Can Leon dig deep and rediscover his heart and common sense? Or will his bad behavior reach a point of no return?