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Captain Nobody

Dean Pitchford

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English
Penguin USA
13 May 2010
When Newt Newman's football-star brother, Chris, is knocked into a coma during the biggest game of the season, Newt's two best friends keep his mind off of the accident by helping him create the ultimate Halloween costume- Captain Nobody. Newt feels strong and confident in his new getup, so he keeps wearing it after Halloween is over. Soon Newt assumes the role of a hero in a string of exploits that include foiling a robbery and saving a planeload of passengers. But will Captain Nobody be able to save the one person he cares about most?

When Newt Newman's football-star brother, Chris, is knocked into a coma during the biggest game of the season, Newt's two best friends keep his mind off of the accident by helping him create the ultimate Halloween costume- Captain Nobody. Newt feels strong and confident in his new getup, so he keeps wearing it after Halloween is over. Soon Newt assumes the role of a hero in a string of exploits that include foiling a robbery and saving a planeload of passengers. But will Captain Nobody be able to save the one person he cares about most?
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Imprint:   Penguin USA
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 197mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   159g
ISBN:   9780142416679
ISBN 10:   0142416673
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dean Pitchford, author of The Big One-Oh and Captain Nobody, starred on Broadway in Pippin and Godspell before turning to songwriting and screenwriting. His multimillion-selling songs include the Oscar-winning ""Fame,"" ""Footloose,"" ""Holding Out for a Hero"" and ""After All."" He has been nominated for four Academy Awards, five Grammys and two Tonys. His stage musical adaptation of Footloose played over 700 performances on Broadway and is now being produced around the world.

Reviews for Captain Nobody

This novel will speak to those kids who feel left out . . . the humor and compassion are sure to appeal to reluctant readers. - Kirkus Reviews <br><br>


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