Pizazz: The super awesome new superhero series!

Pizazz is 'almost 9' and in her superhero family, is the one who hates being super. She hates having to wear a cape, dislikes having to interrupt events to dash off to save the world - especially when her dinner goes cold, and she is particularly embarrassed about her super power which she won't reveal.

When her family move house and school, Pizazz has to try to make new friends - which every nine and 10 year old knows, is so difficult to fit into established groups. Pizazz's younger sister Red Dragon, however, does not have this problem, and within days is elected School Councillor for her class. Pizazz is not, despite trying very hard. But her teacher does make her Eco Monitor. Pizazz thinks she saves the world enough from the evil super villains she encounters, but when she is faced with trying to save the local green park from being bulldozed over to make a car park, Pizazz has to bring all her efforts together.

Accompanied by the author's illustrations, this is a highly illustrated, easy read for the newly confident reader. Pizazz looks like a superhero - at least, one who does not care too much about being immaculate. Pizazz finds she can make friends. She just has to remember to be thoughtful and share, plus not care that in the end we do learn about her embarrassing super power.

No one can fail to like this charming character and her strange family, and the graphics of the book will entice many readers. This is the first in what promises to be a series of mishap adventures for this young crusader.

208 pages / Ages 7+ / Reviewed by Dawn Woods, librarian

Suggested Reading Age 7+