The Super Freak

Jacob John Smith is tired of getting into trouble. He’s fed up with being pushed around and hassled by Blocker – the school bully. But then he discovers he has a power. Will he use his power to be a superhero? Or perhaps a supervillain? Either way, life for Jacob is never going to be the same again. A mind-bending adventure. The Super Freak is bestselling and award-winning New Zealand author Brian Falkner’s third novel. This fun page-turner about bullying and superpowers was short-listed in the Junior Fiction category of the 2006 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Read about the other strange things happening at Glenfield High in The Flea Thing and The Real Thing . Visit Brian’s website to learn more about the author and his “This is a great adventure yarn that junior high school boys will delight in. Not only is the brain versus brawn dualism once again explored; but even more significantly, the ethical dilemmas of being ‘gifted’ with insight … This story has much to recommend it.” Reading Time “There’s plenty going for this its snappy pace and character conflicts will garner it a wide audience. Presenting, as it does, a largely positive view of the power of words it should also receive the approbation of adults.” Magpies Magazine “A well-crafted plot, credible characters and a setting relevant to its target audience. Boys 8 to 14 will relate to Jacob’s conflicts and find hope in their resolutions. The writing is entertaining and respectful to young readers, with a sophistication that will appeal to parents, as well.” AyBrow Book Club “The perfect read for younger readers … The story is fun and simple and it has the additional bonus of helping with vocabulary.” TheBookBag.Co.UK