No One Ever Said Becoming a Superhero Was Easy
In the semi-autobiographical tale Becoming a Superhero, author William D. Smith tells the story of young Billy, a boy who wants to grow up to be a superhero. Based on poems the author had published as a child, Becoming a Superhero is sure to please.
Denver, CO/Forked River, NJ (PRWEB) March 21, 2008 -- In the semi-autobiographical tale Becoming a Superhero, author William D. Smith tells the story of young Billy, a boy who wants to grow up to be a superhero. Based on poems the author had published as a child, Becoming a Superhero is sure to please.
Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the publication of Becoming a Superhero by New Jersey resident William D. Smith. Becoming a Superhero introduces young readers to Billy Smith, a delightful 10-year-old boy living in a Pennsylvania coal-mining town during World War II and its aftermath. Billy's world is filled with heroes, real heroes returning from the war, as well as those that spring from his vivid imagination. So no one was surprised when he announced his intention to become an American Superhero, just like the ones in comic books and the movies.
As I climbed up onto what was left of the window ledge, a voice penetrated my thoughts, louder than an airplane engine, saying "Birds fly; kids don't." But I wasn't afraid. I had a magic Superman cape and I was going to be a superhero. I jumped. It was the fastest and shortest flight in recorded history. I hit the dirt like a speeding bullet. That's a Superman joke, which wasn't very funny at that particular moment. Somehow, I managed to crawl home, crying all the way…
In spite of a noble goal to rid the world of evil, the choices Billy makes along the way often have disastrous consequences and land him in trouble time and time again--even on the principal's retention list!
Becoming a Superhero is a tale of morals and values that shows, firsthand, what it is like to be caught between the innocence of childhood and the looming responsibilities of an adult world. It is suitable for readers in grades 4-6, ages 8-12.
William Smith is available for school programs in the New Jersey area. His presentation "The Heroes Journey in Children's Literature" is geared to both parents and teachers. You may reach the author through www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero for more information.
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2071-1 Format: 5.5x8.5 paperback SRP: $13.95
Genre: Children's Literature/General
Age: 8-12
About the Author
William Smith is an adjunct instructor at Ocean County Community College is Toms River, New Jersey, where he teaches psychology and education. He also served as a school administrator for the Toms River Regional School District. In nearly fifty years of teaching, he has reached over 3000 perspective teachers. You may learn more about Mr. Smith and his upcoming projects by visiting him on the Web at www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero.
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