Author:Perry Moore
Even though Thom Creed's a basketball star, his high school classmates keep their distance. They've picked up on something different about Thom. Plus, his father, Hal Creed, was one of the greatest and most beloved superheroes of his time until a catastrophic event left him disfigured and an outcast. The last thing in the world Thom wants is to add to his father's pain, so he keeps secrets. Like that he has special powers. And he's been asked to join the League -- the very organization of superheroes that disowned Hal. But joining the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes:
* Scarlett, who can control fire but not her anger
* Typhoid Larry, who can make anyone sick with his touch
* Ruth, a wise old woman who can see the future
Together these unlikely heroes become friends and begin to uncover a plot to kill the superheroes.
This groundbreaking and widely acclaimed novel tells an unforgettable story about love, loss, and redemption.
The story tackles love, friendship, and the eternal struggle to come to terms with who we really are in a tactful, interesting, and well-developed manner . . . Hero becomes a real page-turner
—— Dylan Thomarie , School Library JournalMoore's writing has the slangy, vernacular, easy read style of teen fiction: it's punchy, fast-flowing and perfectly captures the voice of the narrator
—— InisAn original and entertaining take on a classic genre
—— The BooksellerPerry Moore brings an enticing new genre to the world of young adult novels
—— Maurice SendakWow! This totally original, can't-put-it-down page turner is more than a terrific read, it's an unforgettable experience-not to be missed!
—— Stan LeeSure to be as popular with both children and adults as all his other books
—— Croydon AdvertiserLively wit, sly wisdom and compelling narratives
—— Leicester MercuryPratchett's usual mix of uproarious comedy and deceptively serious thought
—— Southern Daily EchoHe's probably the funniest writer in English today . . . great themes with huge doses of comedy
—— South Wales Evening PostFunny and winning as ever
—— Nottingham Evening PostCrackles with energy and humour
—— Leicester MercuryPratchett's one-liners, the comic dialogue of the Feegles, the satire about teenagers and the credulousness of the ordinary folk make for a characteristically entertaining mix.
—— Nicolette Jones , Sunday TimesTerry Pratchett kicks the bejaysus out of JK Rowling...If you haven't read Pratchett before then give yourself a treat and buy this book.
—— In DublinExhuberant energy and humour...
—— Children's Bookseller...charming in every sense of the word. Beautifully written and at times highly comic, it is an extraordinary achievement...
—— Books for KeepsWintersmith is not written and does not read as a "young adult" book, and succeeds all the more for that. Very enjoyable.
—— Dreamwatch...sure to be as popular with both children and adults as all his other books.
—— Croydon Advertiser[The Discworld books] have retained the lively wit, sly wisdom and compelling narratives
—— Leicester Mercury...Pratchett's usual mix of uproarious comedy and deceptively serious thought...
—— Alex Sarll , Southern Daily EchoHe's probably the funniest writer in English today....great themes with huge doses of comedy.
—— Chris Poole , South Wales Evening Post...bookshelves everywhere would be poorer without the Discworld.
—— The Western MailFunny and winning as ever.
—— Nottingham Evening Post...crackles with energy and humour.
—— Leicester MercuryA new Terry Pratchett is always a big event and true-to-form Wintersmith is crackling with energy and humour.
—— Greenock TelegraphPratchett fans would love to find this under the Christmas tree.
—— Caroline Franklin , Newbury Weekly News...a delightful tale...
—— The Lady...wonderfully inventive...
—— Liverpool EchoThis is a really good book!
—— Sigurd Torsteinson, Craigmount High , Teen TitlesThis is a classic from the carnegie medal winning author. Engaging, entertaining and bursting with humour.
—— www.bettybookmark.co.ukFull length novel with loads of humour, magic and adventure.
—— Primary TimesBetter than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.
—— Carlisle News & StarOlder neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish
—— Inis magazineAn impressive achivement by such a young writer.
—— School LibrarianI strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.
—— Cork Evening Echo
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