Eliot Jones Midnight Superhero
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2008
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 5
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780545993180
- Publish Date
- Jun 2008
- List Price
- $8.99
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Description
By day, Eliot is a quiet boy who likes to read and play with his toys. But when the clock strikes midnight, Eliot is transformed into a hero! When he's not showing off his super swimming skills or working the crowds with his expert-lion taming, you can find him assisting the Queen. But one day Eliot receives an urgent message from the world's most important scientists: a giant meteor is hurtling towards earth. Will Eliot be able to rise to the challenge and save the world from destruction in the nick of time? A quirky, laugh-out-loud adventure; perfect entertainment for aspiring little heroes!
About the authors
Awards
- Short-listed, OLA Blue Spruce Award
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Contributor Notes
Anne Cottringer was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. On warm summer nights with her bedroom window open, she used to listen to the Falls and dream of being a writer. After her first son was born, she took a children's writing course and tired her hand at writing children's books. Since 1996 she has published several picture books as well as a book for young readers.
Librarian Reviews
Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero
By day, Eliot is a quiet boy who reads and plays with his toys. But when the clock strikes midnight, Eliot transforms into a superhero! Can he rise to the challenge when a giant meteor is hurtling toward earth? Cartoon-style illustrations, teeming with action, accompany this awesome story.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
