The revenge of Clayface

Format:

Book

Title:

The revenge of Clayface

Author:

Stevens, Eric, 1974-

ISBN:

9781434211491

9781434213693

Publication Information:

Minneapolis : Stone Arch Books, 2009.

Physical Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm

Series title(s):

DC super heroes.

General Note:

"Batman created by Bob Kane."

Contents:

Billionaire Bruce Wayne is asked to support the military's newest weapon, the ParaBomb X, a high-tech orb that emits a paralyzing light. But during the weapon's demonstration, a general grabs the orb, crashes through the window, and falls to the street below. Bruce Wayne is stunned. When he looks down at the street, he sees the thief turn into a gooey pile of mud and slip down a storm drain with the stolen weapon. He wasn't a general at all -- he was one of Batman's strangest enemies, Clayface.

Summary:

"Billionaire Bruce Wayne is asked to support the military's newest weapon, the ParaBomb X, a high-tech orb that emits a paralyzing light. But during the weapon's demonstration, a general grabs the orb, crashes through the window, and falls to the street below. Bruce Wayne is stunned. When he looks down at the street, he sees the thief turn into a gooey pile of mud and slip down a storm drain with the stolen weapon. He wasn't a general at all--he was one of Batman's strangest enemies, Clayface"--Page 4 of cover.

Reading Level:

008-012, RL: 3.9, Guided Reading Level: M.

Personal Subject:

Batman (Fictitious character)-Juvenile fiction.

Batman (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst00828807

Subject(s):

Superheroes -- Juvenile fiction.

Superheroes -- Fiction.

Genre:

Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.

Science fiction comics.

Fiction.

Juvenile works.

Children's stories -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Children's stories.

Added Author:

Schigiel, Gregg

Loughridge, Lee

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Woodburn Public Library	Super Heroes	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	J GRAPHIC Batman	Searching... Unknown
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Summary

Billionaire BRUCE WAYNE is asked to support the military's newest weapon, the ParaBomb X, a high-tech orb that emits a paralyzing light. But during the weapon's demonstration, a general grabs the orb, crashes through the window, and falls to the street below. BRUCE WAYNE is stunned. When he looks down at the street, he sees the thief turn into a gooey pile of mud and slip down a storm drain with the stolen weapon. He wasn't a general at all, he was one of BATMAN'S strangest enemies, CLAYFACE.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-5-At first glance, these titles appear to be small, hardcover comics. They are, in fact, colorful, action-packed chapter books with loads of appeal. All are original, modern works, but firmly based on the comics that inspired them. The brevity of each volume results in a quick-moving plot with a minimum of development. The writing is generally clear and doesn't come across as dumbed down. Although background information about the characters is provided, it is assumed that readers are already fairly familiar with these well-known superheroes. Each title includes discussion questions and writing prompts, upping the classroom-connection opportunities. The bold, vibrant illustrations have a crisp, retro style that pairs nicely with the adventures. Sound effects are displayed in expressive fonts that stand out from the rest of the text. Light, brisk pleasure reading that students, particularly reluctant readers, will be clamoring for.-Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.