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Cover of The Grateful Fred

The Grateful Fred

Greg Trine (2006)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMelvin Beederman Superhero #3
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.15

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Superhero

Heroine archetypes

Assistant / Sidekick

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

When the star of The Grateful Fred receives threatening letters, he calls on Melvin, the superhero in charge of Los Angeles, and his assistant, Candace, to stop the criminal and his henchmen before they destroy Fred's reputation.

Is The Grateful Fred appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Lighthearted superhero adventure with mild action and comedic tone. A celebrity receives threatening letters and calls on kid superheroes Melvin and Candace for help—perfect for emerging chapter book readers who love humor and heroics.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following superhero Melvin and his sidekick Candace as they race to protect a celebrity from mysterious villains and their bumbling henchmen.

Tags

Superhero FictionHumorMystery