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Pepper Page Saves the Universe!

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Set in the year 2421, Pepper Page Saves the Universe! follows shy ninth-grader Pepper, who escapes into the world of her favourite superhero, Supernova. When a mysterious cat and a sinister teacher thrust her into another dimension, Pepper discovers she is the true Supernova, charged with protecting the harmony of the universe. This middle-grade graphic novel blends futuristic adventure with a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and courage.
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Ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy superheroes, science fiction, and coming-of-age stories, as well as fans of graphic novels with strong female protagonists and imaginative sci-fi settings.

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A futuristic superhero story about a shy comic book girl-geek becoming her own superhero inspiration.

A middle-grade futuristic superhero story about a shy comic book girl-geek becoming her own superhero inspiration.

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Pepper Page Saves the Universe! by Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones is a middle-grade futuristic superhero story about a shy comic book girl-geek becoming her own superhero inspiration!

The year is 2421. Awkward and shy, Pepper buries herself in the universe of the classic fictional superhero, Supernova, to avoid dealing with the perils of the 9th grade. But then fate intervenes when Pepper encounters a strange cat named Mister McKittens and stumbles into a volatile science experiment run by a sinister substitute teacher named Doctor Killian.

Pepper is flung into another dimension, bringing her face to face with an order of cosmic beings who declare her to be the steward of their great power, the champion of harmony in the universe, and the protector of worlds present and past.

Now, in the 21st Century, Pepper finds that she herself is the real Supernova. But as Pepper soon learns, escapist fantasy and reality are two very different things.

Series: The Infinite Adventures of Supernova

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  • Pepper Page Saves the Universe!
    Pepper Page Saves the Universe! by Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones is a middle-grade futuristic superhero story about a shy comic book girl-geek becoming her own superhero inspiration! The year is 2421. Awkward and shy, Pepper buries herself in the universe of the classic fictional superhero, Supernova, to avoid dealing with the perils of the 9th grade. But then...
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Publisher's Weekly praises Eric Jones' vibrant artwork with "strong line work, lanky characters, and luminescent colours" that evoke both classic comics and modern styles. Kirkus highlights the metafictional blend of superhero tropes with Pepper's emotional growth, calling it "a fast-paced, feel-good romp." A starred review from The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books applauds the detailed insights into graphic novel creation and welcomes the planned series continuation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250216922

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eric Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 409g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Landry Q. Walker is a New York Times-bestselling author who has been making stories happen for over twenty-five years. He has worked on Batman, Supergirl, Star Wars, Frozen, and most everything else. When he is not randomly punching letters on a typewriter, he can be found in his backyard, absolutely failing to grow pumpkins. landrywalker.com Eric Jones has been drawing and painting since he was two years old, which is a very long time. Usually working with his friend and nemesis Landry Q. Walker, he has drawn everything from Star Wars to Batman to Supergirl to Phineas and Ferb. He collects old toys, listens to punk rock, and sometimes leaves the house, usually for groceries.

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