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Cover of Greed

Greed

Jeff Gottesfeld;Cherie Bennett (2003)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSmallville (YA) #8
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Power Imbalance

Synopsis

When Clark Kent and his friends serve as counselors at a summer camp for children from Metropolis and Smallville, Pete urges Clark to use his powers to play Robin Hood, even as Clark helps a camper cope with his own special power.

Is Greed appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

This Smallville tie-in novel features mild superhero action and moral dilemmas about using powers responsibly. The Robin Hood premise introduces themes of wealth inequality but remains appropriate for middle school readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Fans of Smallville and superhero stories will enjoy seeing Clark Kent navigate summer camp counselor duties while helping a young camper with special abilities.

Tags

Superhero FictionContemporary FantasyMedia Tie-in