Fantastic Freewheeler and the Second Superhero: A Graphic Novel

Description: While enjoying a day at the amusement park, the Fantastic Freewheeler meets another superpowered kid and must help her see the value in her own abilities so they can join forces and stop an out-of-control cotton candy machine.

Brief description: Like the Fantastic Freewheeler, Molly Felder has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. She received her BA and MA in writing from NYU Gallatin. Her debut picture book, Henry the Boy, is based on the years she spent walking with crutches and is published by Penny Candy Books. The Fantastic Freewheeler books are her first graphic novels. She has taught English to kids in China online and loves having her service dog, Patterson, by her side. If she could pick a superpower, it would be to hear what he's thinking.

Review Quotes: The fifth and sixth books in this series continue to follow Drew Daniels, a middle school boy who has cerebral palsy and the superpower of seeing the history of any item he touches. Drew and his his close friends navigate their lives and help others solve problems. In Dog Dilemma, a friend of Drew's wants to adopt a dog, but is having trouble finding one that works best for him. In Second Superhero, Drew meets a superhero from another school who can store items in a pocket dimension. They work together to help everyone have the best time at the amusement park. The author draws on her own experience with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to her main character. Young readers will be drawn to not only of the strength of Drew's character, but also how others react to his disability. ­VERDICT These titles offer hope and inspiration to young readers while using superpowers to broaden its appeal and audience.-- "School Library Journal"