Perfect Man - Softcover

Wilson, Troy

4.12

33 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551434350 ISBN 13: 9781551434353

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers, 2005

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Michael Maxwell McCallum lives in a world just like ours, but peopled by superheroes. When Michael's hero, Perfect Man, quits his job without warning, Michael isn't worried. He knows that Perfect Man will come back. He always does. So that September, when a new teacher shows up in his classroom, a teacher with a number of special powers, Michael figures it out right away. Mr. Clark is Perfect Man. Mr. Clark doesn't say yes and he doesn't say no to Michael's endless questions, but he does encourage Michael to find his own super powers.

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Product Description:

Perfect Man When his favorite superhero retires, Michael Maxwell McCallum knows that he won't be gone for long.

Review:

"A warm, outstanding story that salutes teachers everywhere."--New Brunswick Reader

"Writer Troy Wilson and illustrator Dean Griffiths say a lot, in a few pages, about fiction and reality, hopes, dreams and human potential."--Vancouver Sun

"A terrific book not only for comic-book lovers and children interested in writing, but for any child who may need help boosting his or her self-esteem."--Children in Crisis

"Dean Griffiths' whimsically gorgeous illustrations are - pardon the pun - perfect." "There are a lot of reasons for me to recommend that you get yourself a copy or five of Perfect Man. . . You're gonna need one for yourself, but you'll want extras for gifts."--Comic World News

"Dean Griffiths' pen and ink illustrations are brimming with humourous details." "This is a wonderful tribute to teachers and their superhero talents."--Resource Links

"A roaringly funny tale with a valuable message about male role modelling." "The lightheartedness of Perfect Man, and the strength of the message (read, write, live and believe in yourself), are gifts. Perfect Man is a book to read to every child and to share with men who have influenced their lives or yours."--The Standard

"This is a wonderfully uplifting story for young and old." "The heartwarming relationship between teacher and student will resonate with everyone who has ever had a special teacher be a life-long influence."--Quill & Quire

"A magical, funny book about finding heroes."--United Church Observer

"Writing is definitely Wilson's super power."--Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market

"Kids and parents will enjoy this comic-book-style story that encourages kids to believe in themselves and discover their own super powers." "Great for comic book fans, ...and readers and writers of all ages."--Young Adult Books Central

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