Stan Kirby

Background: Eugene McGillicudy is actually Captain Awesome! Fighter of the evil super villains, including Queen Stinkypants, hit baby sister. But how is he supposed to do all this when he can’t even find his cape and has just moved to a new place.

Review: Captain Awesome to the Rescue! is a very cute story about a young boy who believes he is a superhero and takes this secret with him everywhere…to fight the evil of his new hometown. It is wonderfully illustrated and imaginative, with show more Eugene’s superhero presence everywhere, including at his new school. The spacing and pictures make it great for beginning readers, and while the content may make them want to fight crime as well, it is a very captivating story for the young. show less

A simple and funny early chapter book. Just not as funny as the Calvin look-alike on the cover might have you think. With the right narration, this has the potential for a lively read aloud.

What a fun and silly book. Obviously not for someone my age, but I think a child of 8 or so would really enjoy a book like this. Eugene's parents are heading out of time and he is freaking out and trying to figure out how the Sunnyview Super Hero Squad will have secret meetings and such, while a babysitter is constantly monitoring him. I do not want to give away a whole lot, but this is a perfect series of chapter books for that young reader who is looking to move on from picture books and show more move into chapter books. The text and story line are easy to read and capture the audience perfectly! show less

I am a fan of this early reader series because my 6-year-old son loves them. These are the first chapter books he wants to read. As a parent I don't love that vegetables are bad guys, but my son finds this quite amusing.