Superhero Stories | Ocean County Library

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Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad

By Brandon Reese (J Rees)

Years of neglect and greed have turned the once-idyllic swamp into a junkyard. The swamp needs saving, but who is up for the challenge? Enter Fantastic Frog and Amazing Tad Lad, a genetically enhanced crime-fighting duo. Structured like a video game, with a series of mini-boss encounters, this dynamic duo is determined to get to the bottom of who is polluting the swamp. The environment is under threat, but Fantastic Frog and Amazing Tad Lad are going to fix it, one swamp at a time.
The (Not So) Superheroes

By Swapna Haddow (J Hadd)

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar! -- In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all -- Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk...Working at a caf̌ and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.
The Adventures of Invisible Boy!!!(!)

By Doogie Horner (J Horn)

After a spill at the science fair turns Stan and Gene invisible, one boy uses his powers for good while the other makes trouble.
Magic Girls. 1, Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess

By Megan Brennan (J Bren)

Kira starts seventh grade at Neo-Earth Junior High school hoping to become a Magical Girl, so to speed up the process she wishes on a shooting star, but instead meets Caticorn, a cat-unicorn space princess with a secret past.
The eXpets. Book 1

By Mark Tatulli (J Tatu)

This is a story of a pet dog named Bosco who discovers he has special skills and is asked to join the eXpets and saves the world's kittens from an evil mastermind.
Boy 2.0

By Tracey Baptiste (J SF Bapt)

When thirteen-year-old African American Coal discovers he can turn invisible, he searches for answers about his past with the help of his friends and his new foster family.
The Unforgettable Logan Foster

By Shawn Peters (J Pete)

Logan, an undersized twelve-year-old orphan with a photographic memory and no filter, discovers that his foster parents are superheroes in grave danger and only Logan's highly logical mind can save them.
The Boy with Wings

By Lenny Henry (J Henr)

When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he's all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger. So what if he can't even stand up to the school bully? He's the boy with wings--this is his destiny. No pressure then.
Fart Boy and Reeky Dog

By Joan Holub (J Holu)

Eleven-year-old Phartolomew, also known as the unlikely superhero Fart Boy, teams up with his new sidekick, Reeky Dog, to stop the evil Professor Gravypants from taking over the world.
Sort of Super

By Eric Gapstur (J Gaps)

When his dad makes him hide his super powers, eleven-year-old Wyatt Flynn, going behind his back, decides to make a difference in the community and teams up with his little sister to fight crime.
Mischief and Mayhem. 1, Born to be Bad

By Kenneth Kit Lamug (J Lamu)

A hilarious middle grade graphic novel series starring Mischief and Mayhem--a dynamic duo that falls into supervillainy after they're kicked out of superhero camp.
Maker Girl and Professor Smarts

By Jasmie Florentine (J Flor)

Introducing the newest superheroes of New Bork City: Maker Girl and Professor Smarts! So what if they didn't actually receive superpowers when that comet hit earth a few months back and created a bunch of other superheroes and supervillains? Maker Girl can make just about anything, and Professor Smarts is the sharpest kid on the block. They're more than a match for villainous Mr. Anti-Freeze, who's bent on ruining the town's ice cream-by turning it all to slime! This fast-paced story delivers classic hero escapades with light-hearted twists, and readers can get in on the action by making their own super creations, from a toilet-paper-roll grappling hook to some delicious sorbet. Every colorful page bursts with kid-friendly art, hilarious characters, and the excitement of STEM.
Attack of the Krill

By Alex Frederick-Frost (J Fred)

Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have more in common than the fact that they all have horns. (WARNING: Never try to tell Shu that hers is really more of a tail!) They were also all exposed to a Super Blood Full Moon Eclipse that gave them each strange powers. Now Shu can fly, Raina is lightning quick, Nigel has supersonic sonar, and Woolly, well, he's extra fluffy. Unfortunately, our heroes aren't the only ones who were gifted by the eclipse. Now they'll need to stave off a giant krill monster who was also caught up in the event. If they can't stop him, it might just mean the end of Burlap Beach, Team Unihorn (and Woolly), and even--gasp!--summer's tastiest treat, ice cream!
Power of Flight: A Pick-Your-Path Adventure

By Hena Khan (J Khan)

You thought you were in for an ordinary summer at science camp--that is, until you sneak into an off-limits area of the Center for Avian Science, get your hand pecked by a weird bird, and suddenly gain the power of flight! Now it's up to you to decide how to use the power: Will you fly out at night to save the day? Will you team up with the villainous Dr. Zeus, who bred the mutant bird and wants to take over the world with its powers? Or will you make the wrong choice and meet an ill-fated end?