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Mad Mask

Barry Lyga (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesArchvillain #2
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureHumorComing of AgeSelf-Discovery

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

AntiheroMorally Gray ProtagonistReluctant HeroComing of AgeRobot CompanionVillain Protagonist

Themes

IdentityMorality and EthicsComing of AgePower and ResponsibilityHeroism vs VillainyManipulation

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Kyle teams up with Mad Mask who, claiming super brain-power and superior superpowers, wants help building Ultitron, a robot that would rid Bouring of Mighty Mike and, Kyle hopes, Mad Mask, as well, ridding the town of both mindless archvillains.

Is Mad Mask appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this middle grade superhero story features comic-book style action and themes about moral ambiguity, where the protagonist must navigate working with villains while questioning who the real heroes are.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the superhero action, robot-building schemes, and the clever protagonist trying to outsmart both heroes and villains in this funny adventure.

Tags

Superhero FictionMiddle Grade AdventureHumor