Alvin Bixby: Hulking, knuckles of steel, hideous breath, foul temper. Kids call him: Bubba.
Nolan Byrd: Puny, power walker, math genius, can’t keep shoes tied. Kids call him: Nerd.
Bubba has been the bane of Nolan’s existence for five long years. So when Mr. Green asks the class to become reporters, Nolan decides he’ll write an exposé—on Bubba. He doesn’t want to sign his name to it (that’d be suicidal), so Nolan creates a secret identity for himself—on the Internet. He launches Shredderman.com as a place where truth and justice prevail—and bullies get what’s coming to them.
This hilariously triumphant story is for any kid who’s ever dreamed of unleashing their own inner superhero!
On sale: April 25, 2006
Age: 6-9 years
Grade: Grades 6-8
Page count: 144 Pages
ISBN: 9780440419129
Reading level: Lexile: 520L | Fountas/Pinnell: R
Wendelin Van Draanen spent many years as a classroom teacher and is now a full-time writer. She is the author of many award-winning books, including the Sammy Keyes mysteries,
Flipped, Swear to Howdy, Runaway, and
Confessions of a Serial Kisser. Ms. Van Draanen lives with her husband, two sons, and two dogs in California. Her hobbies include the “three R’s”: reading, running, and rock ’n’ roll. Wendelin Van Draanen and her husband are also the founders of Exercise the Right to Read, a nationwide campaign designed to get kids reading and running and to help schools raise funds for their libraries. Ms. Van Draanen ran her first marathon when the campaign kicked off, and seeing athletes with disabilities running strong provided much of the inspiration for this book. To read more about Wendelin Van Draanen’s books, please visit WendelinVanDraanen.com, and to learn more about Exercise the Right to Read, visit ExercisetheRighttoRead.org.
Brian Biggs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He currently makes illustrations for books, posters, puzzles, and games in an old garage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit his website at www.mrbiggs.com.
"
Wa-hoo! for Shredderman, and kudos to Van Draanen for delivering a character-driven series that's
spot-on for middle-graders and great for reluctant readers, especially boys."--
Booklist, Starred
"Van Draanen knows exactly how to get to the heart of kids and their problems. With ingenuity, determination and a touch of brilliance, Nolan turns around the lives of many of his classmates.
A guaranteed winner."--
Chicago Sun-Times
"This book is
definitely cool: it looks like a graphic novel, with funky black-and-white cartoon art to break up the pages."--
San Francisco Chronicle.
