Good decisions save the day in fast, fun superhero romp.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
a little
Some moments of peril, danger, and threats of violence. A boy is chased by zombified kids, a shapeshifter, a plant monster, a giant snake, and some cables that act like tentacles. A school bus carrying children needs to be saved from a giant plant monster. Children get zombified at school by staring at their phones. Younger readers might be scared by their shadowy green faces that sometimes show scary teeth and wild eyes. A boy falls from a wall and is stunned but okay. A one-eyed student shoots laser beams out of his eye. A boy wishes that he could kick another kid's "head off."
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Strong positive messages of inclusion, staying true to who you are, and doing the right thing, even if you won't be given credit for it. Protect others from harm. There is also a strong theme of teamwork and working with others, even if you don't like them or disagree with them.
Diverse Representations
a lot
The main character is Black and side characters are of different races and ethnicities.
Leon is an energetic, intelligent, and thoughtful boy who doesn't have superpowers like many other kids but still strives to be the best superhero without powers that he can be. He displays great courage, self-control, and patience.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Leon the Extraordinary is a graphic novel about Leon, a smart, thoughtful, and positively courageous boy who happens to not have any superpowers. In a world where it seems that almost everyone has some sort of cool ability, Leon must rely on his instincts, creativity, and the goodness of his heart to save the day. There is a decent amount of action, although none of it is that violent. Expect scenes of peril and some threats of danger. Characters are chased by zombified kids, shapeshifting monsters, a huge plant monster, a giant snake, a big robot, and some cables that act like tentacles. A school bus carrying children needs to be saved in the sky from a giant plant monster. Children get zombified at school by staring at their phones. Younger readers might be scared by their shadowy green faces that sometimes show scary teeth and wild eyes. A boy falls from a wall and is stunned but OK. A one-eyed student shoots laser beams out of his eye. A boy wishes that he could kick another kid's head off. Name calling includes "bully," "jerkface," "dork," "brat," "weirdo."
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What's the Story?
In LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY it seems everyone has superpowers. Parents and children alike have super abilities, but some kids, like Leon, have to figure out how to be great without superpowers. Can someone like Leon still save the day?
Is It Any Good?
Our review:
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Positive, thoughtful, and bright Leon is an easy hero to get behind, even though he has no superpowers, in this action-packed adventure. Leon is certainly the best part of Leon the Extraordinary. In the face of many different kinds of dangers, he uses a kind of "common sense flow chart" that helps him think about making the right decision at crucial times. This method is detailed each time he does it, showing a great example of how to think about doing the right thing and what might be the possible consequences of your actions. And Leon shows great courage despite not having any special abilities. This makes him be creative and also rely on the help of others, which promotes teamwork and working together toward a common goal. Other positive messages include not judging others based on their family or where they come from, the dangers of smart phones, and the strength of working together over working by yourself.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Leon the Extraordinary. Was any of it too scary? Why or why not?
What was the scariest part about the zombie kids?
Do you think you would have been as nice to Clem as Leon was? Why or why not?
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