My Brother is a Superhero
Publisher: Nosy Crow
It should have been Luke - superhero expert and comic-lover - who was given superpowers and instructed to save two universes. But Luke nips away for a wee, and returns to find it's his nerdy homework-loving brother, Zack, who's been transformed into Star Lad (despite refusing to wear a cape!)
Zack halts a runaway bus and the Star Lad legend goes viral. And, as an asteroid threatens world annihilation, Zack goes missing: investigations lead to the mysterious Crystal Comics. Can Luke find Zack in time to save the planet?
Fast-moving, very funny, and gleefully mining the comic potential of the superhero genre, this is an inventive story that handles the combined frustrations and affections of sibling relationships with sensitivity.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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jeff, 14 December 2020
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It is such a fun book which I really recommend you enjoy. Zack (A.K.A Star Lad) doesn't like super heroes but is then made one by an alien ,the worst thing is he won't even wear a cape. I think it is a laugh for all ages and would recommend to a friend.
Buster, 26 February 2017
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i think this book is a really good book amazing characters in. i would read this again. it was really funny when his younger brother wanted to be a superhero.
shania, 21 February 2017
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I think that this book is amazing because it really hooked me in and I wanted to keep reading. It's about two brothers, the younger one is in to superheroes and comics and the older on is on his phone all of the time. Then an alien arrives and gives the older brother super powers. Sometimes I found the book got a bit complicated because there were too many things going on at once but I have given it 4 stars because I liked how it was written, I liked the characters (and I liked that some o...
Dominic, 14 February 2017
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there is a boy called Zack is a superhero. and doesn't were a cape. you shod reed the book because it is funny
kane, 10 February 2017
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The funniest thing I found when I was reading the book was the quote "I could have been one too, except I needed a wee". When I first heard this quote I nearly bubbled over with laughter. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes books about superheroes and funny books. For example I have also read my gym teacher is an alien when I read that as well as my brother is a superhero I laughed so hard I almost fell off my bed while reading. Therefore that was my book review on m...
Kieron, 07 February 2017
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I think people should read this book because it is fun its a family book and it is very interesting its about a boy who missed out on being a superhero it was funny because he missed out because he needed to wee
Sheku, 27 January 2017
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This book is amazing because it is really funny and I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes funny books
Cem, 27 January 2017
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Do you like drama? Do you know what it feels like to be left out of your life long dream just by chance? Even if you do you are no where near the frustration of Luke the poor little kid who missed his chance of getting super powers because he needed to pee! :-(
Amara, 25 January 2017
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It was an amazing book that was jam-packed with laughs and suspense. It was funny that the little brother wanted to be a superhero but he couldn't because he needed a wee. I would recommend this book to people who love comedy and superhero's!!!!! ;)
Abid and Mohammed, 25 January 2017
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good book
seth, 25 January 2017
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it was a really good book but not one of my favourites it was unexpected that he would do stuff I would recommend it to others
Imogen, 20 January 2017
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My brother is a superhero is an interesting book that explores the world of magical powers. While reading it you transport in to the exciting lives of the characters. This is a good book however i think that i would have enjoyed it more if there was a bit more action and mystery. I would reccomend this book to people who enjoy comics and stories about superheros. Ages 7-13.
Isobel, 19 January 2017
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Very good book would recommend to y3 and up The best bit is at the end when the girl says I think I have superpowers
Mia, 18 January 2017
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it is really good, it is funny and I can't stop laughing at it every time I read it.
Nathan, 18 January 2017
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you should read this very intresting and funny book. this story has two main charecters who are the complete opposite and one of them are called zach who turns in to a superhero and when his brother luke goes to the toilet zach turns into a superhero. i reccomend this book for year 8 and under this is a very engaging book enjoy this book called my brother is a superhero.
aryan, 17 January 2017
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do you want to read a funny and intruiging superhero action,then this book is the one for you! The story is about a young 11 yr old boy called luke who misses out on being a superhero and instead of him [the comic book fan] his older boring brother called zach becomes one.I think the book was a very funny book and it was very exciting to see what would happen next . I would recommend the book to year eights and under as there are some hard word to read but most of the words are textbook.
Jeremiah, 17 January 2017
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this book is amazing because Zack(Luck brother)needed and when he came back he founded a comic about Luke as a superhero
Jordy, 10 January 2017
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Are you looking for adventure in your life? Well if you are then read this amazing BOOK! Although I have not read the whole book so far it is funny. I hope you read this book and enjoy it : ] .
Malachi, 10 January 2017
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Do you excitement? If so you should try it because one of the characters will tell you how they lost a one in a lifetime opportunity. If you chose this fantastic book you will not regret it you would finish a page and wont to read it over and over again.
Kyle, 10 January 2017
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how would you feel if your brother had powers and you didn't because you need a pee . well here is my brother is a superhero. Its basically the best book ever and it is also funny. because a boy use the toilet then his brother gets adopted by alien and gets superpower. After the boy helps his brother to be more brave like a superheroe
Dawda, 10 January 2017
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I love this book because since he had to go toilet he didn't get super powers like his brother. This is so good that I gave it 5 star rating.
Kevroy, 10 January 2017
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Do you want to know how life is when you miss the shot, the opportunity? This book teaches you a lesson. That even the smallest of things (like going off to have a wee) could make you lose the chance of fame and living with the richest of people. You would probably wish you never knew you missed it.
Bob, jeff & steve, 09 January 2017
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Love your book! This my number one favourite book in the whole wide world!!! this is because kecause he reminds me of myself!!! also, what is great about this is that it brings you in to this families life and makes you feel very special!
dylan, 09 January 2017
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Luke Parker is a comic-boy with his brother Zach. His only mistake was saying four words "I need to wee." as he gets out his tree house he hears something inside the tree house scaring him half-to-death. When he gets back he finds that something is wrong with Zach... This is a wonderful SCI-FI book for people 11 & over and love superhero books. What it reminds me most of is the TV show 'The Flash' when Wally West is jealous of Jessie Quick when she gets the power of speed and he doesn'...
Noah, 09 January 2017
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I like this book because its funny and I like comedy.The anti-climactic thing is that the brother that doesn't like super heros becomes one and that makes me laugh.There are many other funny things about this book but this is just one thing you will enjoy about it.
shane, 09 January 2017
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this book is very funny and up to date with what children do
Amari, 09 January 2017
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MY BROTHER IS A SUPERHERO-this book is a funny book, I have a lot of favorite parts. my most favorite part was when Luke needs a wee but when he comes back and realises his brother Zack is a super hero he is devastated that it wasn't him.I like this because of the excitement that has been produced.
Chanel, 09 January 2017
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I love this book so much because I thought it was so funny and interesting! I loved the part when Lara was so eager to find the footage of Star Lad but Luke didn't. I also loved the part near the front when Luke needs a wee and he goes but whilst he is there Zack becomes a superhero. I found it funny when Lara tells Zack that her sister Cara has a thing about capes so he puts it on!
Ellise, 04 January 2017
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When I finished the first chapter I love it especially since I love superheroes and I love what they did at the front when Luke says "I could have been one too except I needed a wee" I found it really funny and instead his never read a comic book brother got quite a lot of powers like force field and a radar sense and at first I thought Star Lad had to fight a girl called nemesis but there was a twist nemesis is a meteor which will not only hit Earth but a dimension where Zorbon comes from al...
Ryan, 04 January 2017
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I love books about superhero's which is why I chose this book. It is brilliant and funny
Terry, 14 December 2016
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Thank your for this brilliant book, I loved it and it has become one of my favourite books it is so funny.
Uzair, 14 December 2016
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Luke is a comic-mad eleven-year-old who shares a treehouse with his geeky older brother, Zach. Luke’s only mistake is to need a wee right at the wrong moment. While he’s gone, an alien gives his undeserving, never-read-a-comic-in-his-life brother superpowers, then tells him to save the universe. Luke is massively annoyed about this, but when Zach is kidnapped by his arch-nemesis, Luke and his friends only have five days to find him and save the world…
josh, 13 December 2016
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Hi I love your books so much u will give it 5 stars
Bethany, 12 December 2016
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Its a sci-fi book which I think is very suitable for someone around my age which is 11. It reminds me of my brother because he is the same age as the brother (Zack) in the book. The book is about an unlucky child who keeps just missing out on becoming a super hero. In the middle of the book the brother gets kidnapped and it was so exciting that I didn't want to stop reading it.
Alfie, 04 December 2016
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I love this book so much it is really fun!
Arooba, 24 November 2016
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I thought it was the best book, it was amazing
chloe, 05 November 2016
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I really liked this book it's my new favorite!!! I really liked the part when Luke said to his parents that him and Lara Lee are dating. It was so funny! I recommend this book to 9+ and people who like adventure books. I'd like to read more David Solomons books.
Jaina, 20 October 2016
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I like this book but I haven't read this book before
jaspret, 19 October 2016
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I really liked this book! I recommend this book for almost any reader, but the last paragraph did annoy me a bit. But overall, good book!
Colleen, 13 October 2016
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Original but good.
warner, 12 October 2016
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I love your book
dawson, 11 October 2016
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I THINK IT IS REALLY WEIRD BUT FUNNY AT THE SAME TIME
COURTNEY, 10 October 2016
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I like the trailer. I want to read it
Dawson, 05 October 2016
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Really funny and really good book
bert, 21 September 2016
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I think this book is the best because i have a brother
demi, 17 September 2016
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It sounds like a interesting book and I would like to read it.
Alfie, 19 May 2016
this book was so funny lol haha lol lol recommend to a superhero fan