Captain Courage and the World’s Most Shocking Secret is the second Captain Courage book by Stacey A.
Marshall, illustrated by Michelle Morse. We again see Mr. Magico, Blythe
Elementary School’s Principal, in his superhero costume with his “sparkly
goggles” and his “rainbow fear-squishing shoes.” We follow him around the
school meeting and encouraging students.
In this story, Mr. Magico
shares with his wife, a teacher, and some students, his own personal fear. His
fear is so great, it's been giving him crazy nightmares. Katie, a new student
whom he helped overcome her own fears last year, is sworn to secrecy when he
asks for her help. She agrees, though shocked by his revealing his deepest
fear. Mr. Magico also enlists the help of a teacher, Mrs. Berrycastle, and
swears her to secrecy, along with two other students. How many can keep this
secret?
At the whole school talent
show all will be revealed, but not as Mr. Magico might have wished. Mr. Magico
and Katie are congratulating themselves backstage when there's a little
hiccough with Katie's microphone still being on. Uh oh. Now the big secret is
out! Sometimes some secrets just can't be kept. Katie's comments show how all
the students feel about their courageous, superhero principal. (Right, still
trying to keep the secret from you, too.)
Michelle Morse’s colorful
and energetic illustrations put us squarely in the action. She did that so well
– you will love the artwork. Kids will also love the cute turtle that hangs out
in this story.
Stacey Marshall's second
Captain Courage story is full of fun with many helpful pointers on overcoming
such common fears as performance anxiety, stage "jitters, and shyness. It
will be a good book for read-alouds and discussions. It also reminds us that
our friends can help us if we would just reach out and ask them -- we don't
have to go it alone.
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Good review of a good book, Penelope.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, thanks so much for stopping by and your always supportive comments!
DeleteThanks for a great review Penny I wish you much success Stacey
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks for your support. Yes, wishing Stacey success. I think this book should be enjoyed in schools.
DeletePenny always does thoughtful and informative reviews.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great series, and I have already read and added another review for this on to my Book Reviews (Kids to YA) on Pinterest. Will add this one as well.
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Hi Margot, I really appreciate your support and comments! Thanks for the love!
DeleteThis looks terrific, and your post, Penny, is glorious. Love the colors and the text, of course! Nice way to begin a morning.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy, for your lovely comments -- always so supportive. Wishing Stacey much success with her Captain Courage series.
DeleteMany thanks Penny! -Stacey Marshall :)
ReplyDeleteHi Stacey, Wishing you lots of success with this series!
DeleteI saw this on another blog and just LOVE, LOVE the title. Thanks for the inside look, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margo, this is a very "active" book that should hold the kids' interest.
DeleteThanks for sharing the great review, Penny. You write them so well, and make this book sound very inviting!
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