Super books for Superhero Day (9-12)

El Deafo

15 May is Superhero Day! Dust off your cape and wear your underpants on the outside of your trousers in celebration of the day dedicated to heroes - in whatever form.

To mark the day, we've assembled a team of super books to make a super booklist for readers aged 9-12. These books feature a range of heroes - from real life people to comic book greats!

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  • Omega the Unknown

    Author: Jonathan Lethem & Karl Rusnack Illustrator: Farel Dalrymple & Paul Hornschemeier

    Interest level: 10+

    Reading age: 9+

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  • Omega the Unknown

    Author: Jonathan Lethem & Karl Rusnack Illustrator: Farel Dalrymple & Paul Hornschemeier

    Interest level: 10+

    Reading age: 9+

    The story of a mute, reluctant super hero from another planet, and the earthly teenager with whom he shares a strange destiny.

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  • Arctic Hero

    Author: Catherine Johnson

    Interest level: 9-13

    Reading age: 10+

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  • Arctic Hero

    Author: Catherine Johnson

    Interest level: 9-13

    Reading age: 10+

    American explorer Matthew Henson was one of the first men to reach the North Pole in 1909. But his place in history wasn’t f…

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  • El Deafo

    Author: Cece Bell

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • El Deafo

    Author: Cece Bell

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

    Delivered in graphic-novel format, this story is based on the childhood of US author/illustrator Cece Bell who was diagnosed as de…

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  • Demolition Dad

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 9+

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  • Demolition Dad

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 9+

    Demolition Dad is sure to delight children, and adults, of all ages and is perfect for fans of David Walliams and Roald Dahl.

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  • Kenny Wright: Superhero

    Author: James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts Illustrator: Cory Thomas

    Interest level: 9-12

    Reading age: 9

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  • Kenny Wright: Superhero

    Author: James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts Illustrator: Cory Thomas

    Interest level: 9-12

    Reading age: 9

    This entertaining book tackles the serious issues of bullying, poverty and difficult family circumstances with a light-hearted tou…

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  • Electrigirl

    Author: Jo Cotterill Illustrator: Cathy Brett

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • Electrigirl

    Author: Jo Cotterill Illustrator: Cathy Brett

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

    An exciting graphic fantasy novel about a girl who develops amazing superpowers - but who values her family and friends even more.…

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  • Mega Robo Bros

    Author: Neill Cameron

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 9+

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  • Mega Robo Bros

    Author: Neill Cameron

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 9+

    Brothers always find something to fight about. Alex and Freddy are no different - even though they're also the most powerful robot…

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  • Magic Ink

    Author: Steve Cole

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

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  • Magic Ink

    Author: Steve Cole

    Interest level: 8+

    Reading age: 8+

    Comic strips come magically to life in this engaging illustrated novel about 12-year-old comic fan Stew.

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  • Wonder Boy

    Author: Nicole Burstein

    Interest level: 10+

    Reading age: 10+

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  • Wonder Boy

    Author: Nicole Burstein

    Interest level: 10+

    Reading age: 10+

    Joseph 'Wilco' Wilkes is the biggest loser at the posh private school he attends on a scholarship. However, his life is about to g…

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