{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-invisible-boy-zeroes-to-heroes-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593532690","title":"The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the second installment of this hilarious unlikely-superhero adventure, Stanley and Gene master their invisibility powers and face a mysterious new villain bent on their destruction!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Can't be missed!”\u003c\/b\u003e —Max Brallier, #1 \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Kids on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing invisible comes with great responsibility . . . and great fun!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStanley and Gene have joined forces and finally figured out how to control their invisibility. It’s obvious to Stanley what the duo should do with this newfound control—fight crime of course! Gene, on the other hand, is not so sure. When the only crime around is stealing a pen from the bank, fighting it isn’t all that exciting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when a new pair of villains rob Stanley’s family store, things get personal. Can Stanley and Gene track down the thieves and recover the stolen goods before his family is forced to sell their home? And who is the mysterious supervillain boss instigating all of this trouble?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese enemies-turned-partners will have to use all their powers and creative problem-solving to face these foes.A Junior Library Guild selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hilarious, hectic, and gleefully unpredictable . . . The cartoon action is frenzied\u003cbr\u003eand fun, right till the last absurd, clever turn.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Zeroes to Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ALA Excellence in Children’s Science Fiction Notable book\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild selection\u003cbr\u003eA Read with Jenna Junior Summer 2024 Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Week Junior\u003c\/i\u003e Favorite Graphic Novel of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “[Horner’s] unique humor throughout the text provides genuine laughs and unexpected character reactions. . . Horner pulls back for moments of serenity, as the two protagonists struggle with making friends and finding their place, which further adds to the charm and authenticity of a story that could easily have become cliché. His artistic style feels reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes, giving a simple and timeless feel to the book while simultaneously adding to the ridiculousness of the situations and the superhero action. A surprise hit.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Packed with witty humor and thrilling adventure, this graphic novel will draw fans of ‘Captain Underpants’ and belongs on middle grade library shelves. . . Horner skillfully delves into deep themes such as parental expectations, social acceptance, and self-worth in a manner that will resonate with middle graders. The exciting build-up to the epic climax of the story will keep readers wanting more and eager for the promised follow-up.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Horner channels vintage Cartoon Network–esque tomfoolery in this hilarious graphic novel romp . . . [The] illustrations are inviting, and the plot is replete with clever gags stuffed into every panel . . . An easy-going, fun-to-read treat that juxtaposes belly laughs with thoughtful explorations of anxiety.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Raucous . . . Action-packed artwork feels reminiscent of comic strips or animated shows . . . A fun-filled adventure that celebrates the true superpowers of the middle-grade imagination: chaos and creativity.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“On the first day of school, a new kid and an evil genius are about to collide. 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