SuitabookDifference and self-perception
The characters think they are freaks, while the Federation sees possible superhero potential in Hazy Retina.
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Nick Place - Author
A playful superhero adventure about characters who see themselves as freaks but may have unusual abilities. Its humour comes from an unconventional superhero world and a team assembled from apparently unimpressive recruits.
Original and loads of fun, this comedy adventure is set in a unique universe of superheroes and plays with the elements of the genre in unpredictable ways - perfect for young boy readers!They think they're freaks, but really they're superheroes.Hazy Retina was born out of focus, but the Australian Federation of Hero Types thinks he has what it takes to control his power and become a superhero. He can't do it alone, though - first he has to find some equally low-grade superheroes to join his team ... the OK Team!'A great adventure that used original ideas in its plot.' - Cameron, 11'Mind-boggling action [and] psychedelic characters ... I couldn't stop laughing.' - Georgina, 14'Say congratulations to the author for writing such a good book.' - Mateus, 11www.herohints.com
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA playful superhero adventure about characters who see themselves as freaks but may have unusual abilities. Its humour comes from an unconventional superhero world and a team assembled from apparently unimpressive recruits.
The characters think they are freaks, while the Federation sees possible superhero potential in Hazy Retina.
Hazy Retina cannot become a superhero alone and must find other unusual recruits for the OK Team.
The book is described as playing with superhero-genre elements in unpredictable ways within a unique universe.
The phrase “freaks” and the characters’ apparently low status deserve attention: ask how the story treats difference and ability, rather than assuming the labels describe them fairly.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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