A review by librarianryan
The Fantastic Freewheeler: Sixth Grade Superhero by Molly Felder

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 

This was a rather fun book about Drew who has CP.  His friend gifts him a shard from Area 51 for his birthday. Aliens come and grant his wish to learn anything just by touch.  He uses his newfound powers for good. He makes new friends, helps find a lost journal, and ensures the aliens will have something interesting to watch far into the future. This is a short and entertaining graphic novel intended for elementary school but enjoyed by all ages. Drew has Cerebral Palsy known as CP and while it’s not a main part of the story, how he explains things to his friends in the beginning is a great lesson for any child.