Secret Identity

Locations
Call Number: J Fiction / Van Draanen, Wendelin
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	J Fiction / Van Draanen, Wendelin	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	J Fiction / Van Draanen, Wendelin	4-week checkout	On Shelf

Youth level.
Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity--Shredderman!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

great series submitted by camelsamba on July 29, 2011, 11:47am I had some mixed feelings about this: I felt like Nolan came a little too close to bullying behavior himself in his effort to unmask the school bully. And I didn't like how he was hiding so many things from his parents (the mom-code-of-conduct requires me to insert that comment! :^). But there were many things to like about the book, and they outnumber the concerns. Beyond the sneakiness, he does have a good relationship with his parents and they seem like a healthy, normal family. He starts to stand up for himself (both victims and silent bystanders are needed if bullying is to succeed). He uses his imagination and skills (undervalued by his peers) to craft his response. And teaser! Some of my concerns are addressed in future books in the series.

I also like the message that gets sent to Bubba: We're all Shredderman.

And the message from Mr Green: the bully will lose his power if you all refuse to give in.

This is a good series for young boys, especially if they read all four.

Great! submitted by sauerr on June 29, 2016, 8:53pm When I was in fourth grade, I was the pickiest reader. But when I read this book, I couldn't stop reading. It is engaging and really opened me up to the mystery/superhero genre. I don't know how others see it but I always saw it as a elementary kids dream to be a sort of kid superhero with good detective skills. Perfect for a picky reader