รายละเอียด : The secret superhero

The secret superhero

Books with blatant boy appeal which offer first steps on the path to reading confidence.

Raymond is Alan's new step-dad. He doesn't know much about Alan, like what football team he supports. In fact, he doesn't know much at all. So he's in for a real surprise, because Alan has super-powers. But dare he share his secret? From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books.

คำนำ : The secret superhero

The first time I realized I had superpowers , we were waiting at the traffic lights outside Sainsbury's , me and  my step-dad , Raymond. It was a week after he married Mum. They went on holiday. I stayed with my Auntie Rene. Then came back Mum thought going shoping would help me and Raymond get to know each other. I put my ear to their door and I heard her telling him

"Alan's been ever so quiet lately. I think he might be upset about you know-us getting married." Raymond said,
"He'll get  used to it.  You said so yourself."  It was true . Like, sometimes I'd say to her, "Mum, we're all right without you getting  married." Then she would say, "Yes , Alan , but I love Raymond and we'll both be better off with a man in our lives. Don't worry. It'll just take a bit of getting used to, that's all "  I put my ear closer to the door. I heard Mum say to Raymond, "Take him to the supermarket, do the shopping." Raymond said, "I'm no good at  shopping" Mum said, "I'll give you a list. Go on, it'll be nice , just the two of you on your own."

So here we were . The lights were stuuck on red. I was thirsty and Raymond was starting to do that hrrrm hrrrm thing he does when he's upset.

I felt my knees under my fingers and I had a thought :  "I'm going to tap my knees . I shall start with the left one. Then I shall do the right one. And when I tap the left one again, the light will change."

Then  I stopped thinking about it and I did it.

Tap tap tap.

Exactiy on tap number three the light changed. Red-and-amber,green.

Da-daaaah!

เนื้อหาปกหลัง : The secret superhero

Raymond's my step-dad. He doesn't know much.

He doesn't know which team I support...

he doesn't know how to stop a nose-bleed...

and he definitely doesn't realise

I have superpowers !

I'd like to share this secret with him, but what  if I do?

Will my powers go away?