A book about superheroes where the kid without super powers is the hero. It's a nice concept, and the writing is pretty nice in this one. The plot isn't too hackneyed or easy to guess, which happens so much in juvenile mysteries. There's some legitimate misdirection in this one, and not the kind that makes you feel cheated as a reader. There were times, during the action, where descriptions got muddy, and it was hard to visualize what was going on, but these were brief. Over all the book has a very cinematic feel, and I think kids could relate to the characters.

Put this in the hands of your mystery lovers as well as your superhero lovers, it's a very engaging read!