Reviews

Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford

chapita4's review against another edition

5.0

The Boo (7) says: "This book was so awesome because the Newt suddenly felt stronger when he wore a costume and he was able to do things that he couldn't before. He could climb really high without being afraid which was really cool. I really liked the whole story, there wasn't a part that was bad. I think that kids who like action will like this story. I didn't find any of the parts too sad or scary and I bet lots of kids would like this book. The message of this story is that any kid can be a hero...even us regular ones!"

sallyavena's review against another edition

5.0

A fun quick read that was given to me by my 10 year old who said I would really like it. About a boy who feels like he is invisible and has a famous older brother. Anyone who is a younger sibling can relate.

carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition

4.0

When the book first started out, I honestly wasn't a huge fan. I just didn't see what direction it was going in. By the end, I was pleasantly surprised by it and actually enjoyed it. A great book for younger siblings to remember that even Captain Nobody is a somebody :)

libraryjewels's review against another edition

3.0

Great book for the sibling that feels invisible.

saidtheraina's review against another edition

3.0

Dean Pitchford is a surprisingly good reader. When I noticed that he was going to be the narrator on this talking book, I was worried - authors aren't always good readers. But he's pretty good. Sometimes his dialects are a bit over-the-top (I really wasn't a fan of his JJ), but overall, he was fun to listen to.

[b:Captain Nobody|6351241|Captain Nobody|Dean Pitchford|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255638335s/6351241.jpg|6537811] is the story of Newt Newman, a boy stuck in the shadow of his older brother who is the star player of the local high school football team. From the playful illustration on the cover, one would expecta lighthearted comedy, and there is that here. But a major element in this book is a tragic story of Newt's brother's injury, and Newt's struggle with that terrible event. Really well read, really well written, really worth the read.

librariandest's review against another edition

3.0

4th grader Newt Newman is practically invisible until his friends help him come up with a Halloween costume that gives him a lasting alter ego: Captain Nobody. A far-fetched premise, but it's a cute story about a boy who comes into his own by puting on a mask and demanding a little respect. Best for kids who like sueprheroes or little people standing up for themselves.

sandraagee's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 Stars. One part hilarious coincidence, one part sweet tale of a boy worried about his hospitalized brother.

kayliec735's review against another edition

5.0

This is again one of those books that I strangely remember super clearly despite it probably being mediocre. Something tells me I read this book twice but I might be wrong. I remember liking it, but even beyond that, the fact that I remember some parts of it speaks for itself. It was one of those rare children's chapter books that deals with somewhat serious problems and actual hard serious life challenges, instead of just surface-level tame nothingness, like siblings being annoying or something. I like that.

nikireads100's review against another edition

5.0

LAY~TER
HIT THE SHOWERS!
CAPTAIN NOBODY
JJ
CECEL
CRIS
REGGIE
RATHERBE
DEAD
HITTING THE Showers

book_nut's review against another edition

4.0

Finally a book about a kid with a normal life! Fun, enjoyable, and thoroughly entertaining.