My Mom Has X-ray Vision

by Angela McAllister

Matthew believes his mother has x-ray vision because she always knows what he's doing. So one day he decides to test his theory. What will he find out about his mother having super powers?

This is a comical story. The reader could make this a very interactive book simply by repeating, “How did she know that?”
Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 3

Evermore
by Alyson Noel

Summary: Since the car accident that claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras and hear people's thoughts, and she goes out of her way to hide from other people until she meets Damen, another psychic teenager who is hiding even more mysteries.

I love this book! This book would be great for fans of Twilight, especially if they enjoyed the strange romance aspect of Twilight. Unlike the lead girl in Twilight, Ever has a supernatural aspect to her as well, and I feel is a better character.

What kind of ending without completely giving it away:

At times this book is sad. Ever is the narrator and tells what she is thinking about including her family’s death and life. I thought I knew exactly where the book was heading but I was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong. The story reminds me of my Romantic Era Music class and the operas we watched. It is very romantic, but not in the candle lit dinner type of way. However, the ending is neither depressing nor a Disney fairy tale “happily ever after” ending either. It’s the kind of ending I like to call “Life’s hard, but we are trying”.

Reading Level: YA
Interest Level: YA

Once Upon a Royal Superbaby

Once Upon a Royal Superbaby

by Kevin O'Malley

Summary: Cooperatively writing a story for school, a girl imagines a king and queen who have a baby named Sweet Piper who can talk to birds, while a boy names the baby Sweet Viper and gives him super-strength, cool wrestling moves, and a motorcycle and sunglasses.

Though stereotyping boys’ and girls’ favorite types of stories, this book is humorous and creative.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades k-3

Reading Level: grade 5

Young Adult Supernatural Reads

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Librarianjk recommends Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute

 by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Summary: The school lunch lady is a secret crime fighter who uncovers an evil plot to replace all the popular teachers with robots.

This book is very funny in a silly way. This book is great for young reluctant readers.

Interest Level: grades 2-6
Reading Level: 2

Librarianjk recommends Charlie's Superhero Underpants

Charlie's Superhero Underpants

by Paul Bright

Summary: When a gusting wind blows the laundry off the clothesline, Charlie travels the world searching for his favorite scarlet superhero underpants.

This book is very funny and is great for young, reluctant readers and listeners. This book is definitely different!

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 4

Beginning Reader Adventure Books

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