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Description
Middle child Gus Beezer, in trouble at home and at school, dreams about being recognized as a mutant and taken away to live with the X-Men.
Quick Summary
Gus Beezer, a middle child who keeps getting into trouble at home and at school, dreams that he'll be discovered as a mutant so the X-Men will take him away to join their team. The Story of the Golden State Warriors explores feeling invisible within a family, the longing to belong somewhere, and the fantasy of escaping everyday problems through extraordinary powers. If your kid likes Diary of a Football Freak a Football Freak Wimpy Kid, they'll love this because it combines everyday middle school struggles with superhero fantasy. This book is perfect for 4th-5th graders who are reading at a 2.6 AR level and want a quick 2,178-word story that mixes realistic family drama with X-Men adventure.