McDonald, Megan. Stink, Superhero Superfan. Candlewick Press, 2023. 978-1-536-21507-6. 148 p. $14.99. Grades 1-4. 

Stink Moody has superheroes on the brain. He’s exploring superhero science at Saturday Science Club, and as he’s helping his family prepare for a yard sale when he discovers a box of old comic books in the garage. The comics feature a superhero Stink’s never heard of before: Super Gecko. The Super Gecko comics originally belonged to Grandma Lou, then Stink’s Dad, and once he starts reading, Stink is hooked too. As Stink and his friends are trying to catch a real-life gecko, they discover a mysterious note from Super Gecko himself. Stink must use his powers of deduction to figure out Super Gecko’s secret identity and how to get his hands on the first comic of the brand new Super Gecko series that debuts soon.

THOUGHTS: This is the thirteenth book featuring Stink Moody, and fans of the previous titles in the series will not be disappointed. Share this latest installment with superhero fans as well as animal lovers and mystery buffs.

Realistic Fiction