We are excited to share the release today of CLARA HUMBLE AND THE NOT-SO-SUPER POWERS (Owlkids Books) written by Anna Humphrey, and also beautifully illustrated by Lisa Cinar!
The first book in a new series, CLARA HUMBLE AND THE NOT-SO-SUPER POWERS tells the story of a young fourth-grader, Clara Humble, who believes she has superpowers at a time when students from rival R.R. Reginald are moving into her school for the term, and her favorite neighbor, Momo, is moving into a retirement home. With her best friend, Bradley, Clara becomes convinced that her powers can be used to put a stop to these problems. As Owlkids Books summarizes, “Told in Clara’s clever, funny, and strikingly
authentic voice, this novel kicks off a new series by inviting readers into this memorable character’s inventive mind to share in her misadventures. Annotated with Clara’s comic sketches, it’s a fast-paced read with a spot-on perspective of life as a 10-year-old that kids will surely relate to.”
In a fun activity, find your super hero name and powers: www.owlkidsbooks.com/Portals/0/Clara%20Humble%20Middle%20School%20Superhero%20Acvitity.pdf
Advance Praise and Reviews
“The general feel of Clara Humble may be typical middle-grade mayhem, but with this subtly thought-provoking story, Humphrey – and Clara – have staked out their own unique comic territory.” – Quill & Quire
“A promising beginning to a new series about a spirited character who is discovering her real strengths.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Ramona Quimby meets Timmy Failure.” — Lindsey Ferrante, Collection Development, Baker & Taylor
“A good antidote to the feeling most kids (and adults!) will find familiar: that the world is out of their control… A promising beginning to a new series about a spirited character who is discovering her real strengths.”— Kirkus Reviews
“Spunky Clara Humble and her clever cartoon drawings about her feline heroine @Cat are bound to delight kids who love a school story filled with mischief, mystery and real-life problems. Kids who have graduated from the Just Grace series and are looking for more will love following Clara’s misadventures as she battles her nemesis, Bossy Becky, and deals with all kinds of challenges in her life. Can’t wait for book two!”— Phyllis Simon, Vancouver Kidsbooks
“You’ll love Clara Humble. She has a vibrant imagination, a wild spirit, and a tender heart. Fans of the Ramona Quimby books and Ivy and Bean series will delight in Clara’s passionate yet hare-brained plans to save her school from the mean kids, to stop her best friend from moving away, and to bring super hero-style justice to her elementary school.”— Erica Nikolaus, Words Worth Books
“Clever and creative—this book has the perfect mix of ‘comic’ relief and expert storytelling that tugs on all the right heart strings.”
— Arthur Slade, author, The Hunchback Assignments series
“You’re going to fall in love with Clara’s zest and energy and amazingly fun approach to life. Add a memorable story to a memorable character, and you have the perfect ingredients for a wonderful read.”— Sigmund Brouwer, author, Justine McKeen series and Seven series contributor
“Spirited and imaginative, Clara Humble’s true superpowers are found in her creative ability, the love and support of her family and friends, and her everlasting determination to right the wrongs of her fourth-grader life. Her memorable comic adventures show true heart.”— Amy Mathers, Amy’s Marathon of Books
“Whether defending her school from bitter rivals or scheming up ways to keep her friends happy, I couldn’t help rooting for Clara. Her imagination, adventurous spirit, and all-around charm drew me right in.”— Kristen Ciccarelli, Words Worth Books
Rights Sold: Owlkids Books, World