Super Emma

Part of Emma

Illustrated by Jamie Harper
$5.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
On sale Apr 17, 2008 | 978-1-101-56761-6
Age 8-12 years
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Emma McGraw just can't sit back and watch someone being teased, especially one of her friends. So when class bully Jared Matthews chooses EllRay Jakes as his next target, Emma can't hold back. But unfortunately for Emma, her good deed is not appreciated. Instead of helping EllRay, Emma just embarrassed him. What boy wants to be "saved" by a girl?! Now everyone is calling her Super Emma, and Jared has set his sights on her. Who will rescue Emma now that Jared is tossing around threats? Her superhero may be someone she would never have thought of.
Delightful first-person narrative...Emma is a character complicated enough to question herself, make mistakes and triumph in the end.

ùKirkus Reviews

Told with a sense of humor that will have the reader rooting for Emma.

ùChildrenÆs Literature

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Emma McGraw just can't sit back and watch someone being teased, especially one of her friends. So when class bully Jared Matthews chooses EllRay Jakes as his next target, Emma can't hold back. But unfortunately for Emma, her good deed is not appreciated. Instead of helping EllRay, Emma just embarrassed him. What boy wants to be "saved" by a girl?! Now everyone is calling her Super Emma, and Jared has set his sights on her. Who will rescue Emma now that Jared is tossing around threats? Her superhero may be someone she would never have thought of.

Praise

Delightful first-person narrative...Emma is a character complicated enough to question herself, make mistakes and triumph in the end.

ùKirkus Reviews

Told with a sense of humor that will have the reader rooting for Emma.

ùChildrenÆs Literature