Captain Superlative!

Reach for this book when your middle-grade child feels like a bystander to school drama or struggles with the urge to stay invisible to avoid conflict. It is a powerful tool for navigating the transition from being a quiet observer to an active participant in one's own community. The story follows Janey, a girl who prefers to go unnoticed, as she is drawn out of her shell by a classmate who wears a superhero costume to school to perform acts of kindness. This novel addresses the social hierarchies of middle school while exploring deeper themes of empathy, courage, and the impact of terminal illness. It is best suited for children ages 8 to 12 who are ready for a story that is both whimsical and deeply emotional. Parents will appreciate how it handles heavy topics with grace, modeling how kindness can be a radical and transformative act.