The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man - Softcover

Chabon, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007453388 ISBN 13: 9780007453382

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2012

Synopsis

Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man

About this title

Review:

Praise for SUMMERLAND: "Chabon hits a high-flying home run."--Publishers Weekly Praise for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY: "The depth of Chabon's thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement."--New York Times Book Review Praise for SUMMERLAND: "Packed with magic, adventure, myth, and America's favorite pastime, this book will enchant its audience.--School Library Journal "Awesome indeed."--Kirkus Reviews "The depiction of a showdown between Awesome Man and his nemesis--the Flaming Eyeball--is priceless. Readers may notice that there's a moral peeking out from Awesome Man's cape, but they'll still grab this story in their 'ginormous Awesome Power Grip' and not let go."--School Library Journal (starred review) "Young caped crusaders and Chabon's adult fans alike will grin at this self-consciously witty portrait."--Publishers Weekly "Chabon's first-person narrative is that of a boy-zealous, goofy, and antisister-and the story reads like the play-by-play antics of an action figure in a kid's game."--ALA Booklist "It's a wonderful celebration of tough-guy fantasies and down-to-earth boyness, perfectly matched with the retro stylings of animated film artist and comic book illustrator Parker."--San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author:

Michael Chabon is the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, A Model World, Wonder Boys and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. He lives in California, USA, with his wife, the novelist Ayelet Waldman, and their children.

Jake Parker is an illustrator and artist for animated films. he also draws comics of space mice, monsters and funny robots. He llves with his family in Utah, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0007453388
• ISBN 13: 9780007453382
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Parker Jake