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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves. Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's mightiest hero (and Nick's biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he'll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).
Is Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries, 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A lighthearted, queer coming-of-age superhero story featuring an ADHD protagonist navigating friendship, fanfiction, and first crush with humor and heart. Clean content with mild action and no sexual content beyond crushes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include anxiety.
Who'll love this
Teens will love this funny, relatable story about a fanfic-writing teen who discovers heroism comes in unexpected forms while navigating his feelings for his best friend.