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Cover of Terror en leotardos (El barco de vapor Melvin superheroe/ The Steamboat Melvin Beederman Superhero) (Spanish Edition)...

Terror en leotardos (El barco de vapor Melvin superheroe/ The Steamboat Melvin Beederman Superhero) (Spanish Edition)...

by Greg Trine

Book Details

Publisher:SM
Published:2008-08-08
Format:paperback
Language:es
ISBN:8467529792

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

A Melvin Beederman no le duran mucho los ratos de tranquilidad. A su ordenador están llegando anónimos amenazantes Junto con su compañera de aventuras, Dulce Guirlache, descubre la identidad del anónimo villano: es un antiguo compañero de la academia. Tras un duro enfrentamiento Melvin y Dulce consiguen que sea condenado a servicios domésticos en un barco.

Our Review

Melvin Beederman's life as a superhero is anything but peaceful, as he and his crime-fighting partner, Candace Brinkwater, are soon confronted by a new villain sending threatening anonymous messages. This humorous adventure story follows the duo as they cleverly deduce the culprit's identity—a former classmate from the superhero academy—leading to a classic confrontation between good and evil. The narrative is packed with the kind of slapstick comedy and lighthearted peril that keeps young readers eagerly turning pages, blending everyday school dynamics with extraordinary superhero challenges. It’s a friendship story that demonstrates how teamwork and cleverness can overcome even the trickiest of adversaries.

What makes this chapter book particularly engaging is how it grounds its superhero antics in relatable emotions and schoolyard rivalries, making the high-stakes adventure accessible and funny. The dynamic between the bumbling yet big-hearted Melvin and his more pragmatic partner provides a steady source of comedy and warmth, perfect for children navigating their own friendships and sense of justice. Young readers who enjoy action-packed plots with a strong dose of silliness will find themselves thoroughly invested in the heroes' mission. The satisfying conclusion, which sees the villain sentenced to a comical fate, delivers a gentle lesson about consequences without ever feeling preachy.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction