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Description
Perry and his friend, Cosmo, find some magic pencils that turn them into comic book characters they have invented, and a battle between good and evil ensues. The coauthor is Susan Schade.
Quick Summary
Ever wish you could jump inside your own drawing? That's exactly what happens to Perry and his friend Cosmo when they find a set of magic pencils that turn their sketches into living comic-book heroes Captain Zap and his nemesis, the Evil Baron Von Fishhead, included. The story zip-zaps between their backyard and a wild showdown where the boys have to use their new super powers to outwit the villain, all while learning a little about teamwork and imagination. It's a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tale that reads like a comic strip, making it a great choice for early readers who love humor and superheroes but might not want a long chapter book. Parents will appreciate that the scares are mild (the Baron is goofy more than terrifying), and the book celebrates creativity without any heavy-handed lessons. If your kid likes the slap-stick adventure of Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" or the magical doodles in Roald Dahl's "The Magic Finger," they'll probably snap this one up in a single sitting. At roughly 1,700 words, it's a quick, satisfying read for kids in kindergarten through third grade.