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Book Review Super Friends Flying High (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)

by Nick Eliopulos

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:2008-05-27
Pages:34
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0375852085

Reading Info

Age Range:5-8

About This Book

SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM’s biggest bank clean! Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get there in time?

Our Review

This action-packed early reader brings beloved superheroes to life through an engaging story about Gotham City's birds causing chaos. When pigeons create traffic jams and ostriches escape the zoo, Batman and Superman must uncover why Penguin has enlisted these feathered friends in his latest scheme. The graphic novel style panels and simple dialogue bubbles make this perfect for children just beginning their independent reading journey, blending superhero excitement with accessible vocabulary. Young readers will enjoy following the mystery as their favorite characters work together to solve the avian disturbances.

What makes this superhero book particularly effective is how it balances action with age-appropriate problem-solving, showing the DC Super Friends using teamwork rather than just strength to overcome challenges. The vibrant illustrations and clear panel layouts help emerging readers follow the narrative flow while building confidence with each page turn. Children who love superhero stories but aren't ready for complex chapter books will find this exactly matches their interests and reading level, creating that magical moment when a child discovers they can read stories about their favorite characters all by themselves.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction