FICTION

The Epic Origin of Super Potato

illus. by Artur Laperla. 56p. Lerner/Graphic Universe. Aug. 2018. pap. $8.99. ISBN 9781541526457.
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OrangeReviewStarGr 3–6—Super Max is devoted to fighting crime, especially Dr. Malevolent, and looking good. When Super Max learns that Dr. Malevolent has stolen a priceless statue, he heads to his nemesis's not-so-secret hideout to retrieve it. But Dr. Malevolent uses his new weapon on Super Max, transforming him into a potato. This is just the beginning of a hilarious story about a hero who needs to adjust to new circumstances. Laperla offers obvious and subtle humor, appealing to a variety of readers. Kids will get a kick out of the over-the-top action and enjoy watching Super Max come to accept his new role as a tiny tuber. The bright cartoons will draw in even the most reluctant readers, who will be happy to know that the series continues—this volume ends with a call for Super Potato to capture yet another outlandish villain.
VERDICT A zany, funny selection that will entertain kids and the adults who might be reading over their shoulders.

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