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Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine
After a dramatic jailbreak at a top-secret prison, the planet's most dangerous supervillains are on the loose! Luckily, Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes are on hand to chase them down. But though they manage to bring in a whole host of bad guys, they can't find their nemesis Magpie anywhere.
Little do they know that he’s linked up with another old enemy.... the super smarmy Nicholas Knox is back! Together, they’ve developed a dastardly machine that can GIVE people superpowers! In the wrong hands, it has the potential to bring about the end of the World of Heroes as we know it … and it just happens to be in the wrongest hands of all.
Will the Super Zeroes triumph against the odds as they use their unusual talents and wits to bring down the world's craftiest villains?
Little do they know that he’s linked up with another old enemy.... the super smarmy Nicholas Knox is back! Together, they’ve developed a dastardly machine that can GIVE people superpowers! In the wrong hands, it has the potential to bring about the end of the World of Heroes as we know it … and it just happens to be in the wrongest hands of all.
Will the Super Zeroes triumph against the odds as they use their unusual talents and wits to bring down the world's craftiest villains?
400 pages, Paperback
First published March 21, 2019
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December 25, 2021
Mnooogo bolje od drugog dela.
Jedva čekam završnu avanturu!!!
Jedva čekam završnu avanturu!!!
March 28, 2019
Kid Normal is back in a brand-new exciting story~
I was very much excited about this book, yes, I was also worried. I am just not a fan of Magpie and I knew there would be plenty of him in this book.
I decided to be smart, and just skip all the Magpie/villain chapters. Luckily, there weren't much of them. Phew. And so I enjoyed the book more, though I have to say most of my enjoyment came from the latter part of the book. When all the action happened, and when the Shadow Machine finally makes an appearance (yep, that one is mentioned in the blurb and the title, but it doesn't show up until 2/3 of the book which was a surprise to me, I kept wondering when it would pop up).
I did like that the first part was from Mary's POV, that is something different from Murph's. Normally I quite like the girl, so I was very delighted that we would get a chance to see things from her eyes, but I have to say I wasn't such a big fan of her in this book or her chapter. Why? She was just so jealous all the time, and she kept making remarks about Angel and Murph. Yes, I can understand that she isn't happy with how much time Murph is spending with Angel, and yes, we see missions go wrong and Murph being quite moody. But did she ever talk to him? No. Not until everything goes wrong. :| And sure, later on we see that Murph could have done it more subtle, as he takes the whole taking care of Angel and showing her the world a bit too far, but still. Talk to each other. Give him a chance to explain.
There was so much drama in this one and yes, at times I was just rolling my eyes at it all.
Still there was plenty of things that were fun. Let me list them here:
-The Shadow Machine and what it does. Oh my goodness that was just so much fun when we find out what it does. I don't like Magpie, but he does have a brilliant mind. Lol, that sounds oh so wrong when I post this, but it is true. Come on, no one could have thought of that.
-How Murph handled the Shadow Machine and did some pretty dang epic things with it.
-The fourth wall breaking and the letters/messages from the authors. I had such a laugh each time they kept popping up.
-Learning about Angel's power. Dang, that is a pretty awesome one, I haven't heard of that power, and I wonder how she will be using it in the future and how she will learn to handle it. As it is a power that comes with tons of responsibilities.
-The illustrations. Still fabulous and fun!
-That Magpie, in all his solitariness still formed an army of Darkness.
-Who was truly behind it all.
-The ending and what that will mean for the next book. Will the superheroes be exposed?
-The ending was just amazing, I am was grinning from ear to ear, and enjoying each and every moment.
-Angel was such a fun character, sure a bit cocky at times, but I enjoyed reading her reactions to things that were just so normal to us, but weird for those stuck in frozen state for 30 years.
-The Parents Day thing that the school had to put together and almost got ruined by a certain teacher.
-Seeing our team work together and make their powers even better. They may have some odd powers but together they can make them totally kick-ass.
-The dummy race and how that ended, I was in stitches.
-Finding out what Magpie's original power is.
As you can see, plenty of fun things, and I did have tons and tons of fun reading. I cannot wait for the next book, I need it now!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was very much excited about this book, yes, I was also worried. I am just not a fan of Magpie and I knew there would be plenty of him in this book.
I decided to be smart, and just skip all the Magpie/villain chapters. Luckily, there weren't much of them. Phew. And so I enjoyed the book more, though I have to say most of my enjoyment came from the latter part of the book. When all the action happened, and when the Shadow Machine finally makes an appearance (yep, that one is mentioned in the blurb and the title, but it doesn't show up until 2/3 of the book which was a surprise to me, I kept wondering when it would pop up).
I did like that the first part was from Mary's POV, that is something different from Murph's. Normally I quite like the girl, so I was very delighted that we would get a chance to see things from her eyes, but I have to say I wasn't such a big fan of her in this book or her chapter. Why? She was just so jealous all the time, and she kept making remarks about Angel and Murph. Yes, I can understand that she isn't happy with how much time Murph is spending with Angel, and yes, we see missions go wrong and Murph being quite moody. But did she ever talk to him? No. Not until everything goes wrong. :| And sure, later on we see that Murph could have done it more subtle, as he takes the whole taking care of Angel and showing her the world a bit too far, but still. Talk to each other. Give him a chance to explain.
There was so much drama in this one and yes, at times I was just rolling my eyes at it all.
Still there was plenty of things that were fun. Let me list them here:
-The Shadow Machine and what it does. Oh my goodness that was just so much fun when we find out what it does. I don't like Magpie, but he does have a brilliant mind. Lol, that sounds oh so wrong when I post this, but it is true. Come on, no one could have thought of that.
-How Murph handled the Shadow Machine and did some pretty dang epic things with it.
-The fourth wall breaking and the letters/messages from the authors. I had such a laugh each time they kept popping up.
-Learning about Angel's power. Dang, that is a pretty awesome one, I haven't heard of that power, and I wonder how she will be using it in the future and how she will learn to handle it. As it is a power that comes with tons of responsibilities.
-The illustrations. Still fabulous and fun!
-That Magpie, in all his solitariness still formed an army of Darkness.
-Who was truly behind it all.
-The ending and what that will mean for the next book. Will the superheroes be exposed?
-The ending was just amazing, I am was grinning from ear to ear, and enjoying each and every moment.
-Angel was such a fun character, sure a bit cocky at times, but I enjoyed reading her reactions to things that were just so normal to us, but weird for those stuck in frozen state for 30 years.
-The Parents Day thing that the school had to put together and almost got ruined by a certain teacher.
-Seeing our team work together and make their powers even better. They may have some odd powers but together they can make them totally kick-ass.
-The dummy race and how that ended, I was in stitches.
-Finding out what Magpie's original power is.
As you can see, plenty of fun things, and I did have tons and tons of fun reading. I cannot wait for the next book, I need it now!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
January 26, 2022
I thought this book was very adventurous in its own little way
September 3, 2024
This is Wyeth and it a reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly good book 📖
June 16, 2019
Tom gives it 5. The best kid normal book probably he says although hasn't read the others yet
February 13, 2022
The worst villain in the world is free after 30 years locked up deep underground. What makes Magpie the worst villain in the world?
It is how he got his name.
Just like a Magpie, he collects things. The only problem is his favourite thing to collect is Super Hero’s capes (capabilities). He sucks powers from members of the Heroes Alliance as easy as drinking a chocolate milkshake. And with every super hero he does this to, there is one less hero to fight back.
Kid Normal’s lack of powers intrigues Magpie. How is this boy so successful on his missions with his friends the Super Zeroes without powers of his own? To Magpie, Kid Normal is an enigma, and one he is desperate to unravel. His plan is devious and complicated. After 30 years in prison he has learned to be patient, so rolls out his plan slowly and carefully with Kid Normal in his sights.
Part 1 of Magpie’s plan is complete – he wasn’t the only one to escape the ‘inescapable’ prison and he has formed the Evil Alliance with dozens of Rogue Heroes wreaking havoc everywhere.
Part 2 is to get Murph (Kid Normal) on his side. If asked, everyone would vow that could never happen, but Magpie is very evil indeed. Stooping low is nothing to him and he goes as low as he can get, and Kid Normal has no way to stop him.
Life is the worst its ever been for Kid Normal. Even his best friends the Super Zeroes seem to have deserted him. Doing the right thing, keeping a promise and loved ones safe is proving too much for Murph, until …. Magpie underestimates the power and loyalty of friendship.
Even more intrigue, action, tension and bananas than the 1st two books in this hilarious series, Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine will have you on the edge of your seat.
You have to keep your wits about you as the abnormal becomes a jump back in time, the catch up is completely bonkers, and the conclusion chaotic with ‘capes’ going everywhere!
You will even end up in Mr MacGregor’s garden looking down weaponry Peter Rabbit never dreamed of, or more precisely – had a nightmare about. Told you – Completely Bonkers!
As with all episodes of the Kid Normal series, the story is told directly to the reader, questions are asked, and warnings given. Simply hilarious!
Loved 1 & 2 – Episode 3? - Ditto.
Authors – Greg James & Chris Smith
Illustrator – Erica Salcedo
It is how he got his name.
Just like a Magpie, he collects things. The only problem is his favourite thing to collect is Super Hero’s capes (capabilities). He sucks powers from members of the Heroes Alliance as easy as drinking a chocolate milkshake. And with every super hero he does this to, there is one less hero to fight back.
Kid Normal’s lack of powers intrigues Magpie. How is this boy so successful on his missions with his friends the Super Zeroes without powers of his own? To Magpie, Kid Normal is an enigma, and one he is desperate to unravel. His plan is devious and complicated. After 30 years in prison he has learned to be patient, so rolls out his plan slowly and carefully with Kid Normal in his sights.
Part 1 of Magpie’s plan is complete – he wasn’t the only one to escape the ‘inescapable’ prison and he has formed the Evil Alliance with dozens of Rogue Heroes wreaking havoc everywhere.
Part 2 is to get Murph (Kid Normal) on his side. If asked, everyone would vow that could never happen, but Magpie is very evil indeed. Stooping low is nothing to him and he goes as low as he can get, and Kid Normal has no way to stop him.
Life is the worst its ever been for Kid Normal. Even his best friends the Super Zeroes seem to have deserted him. Doing the right thing, keeping a promise and loved ones safe is proving too much for Murph, until …. Magpie underestimates the power and loyalty of friendship.
Even more intrigue, action, tension and bananas than the 1st two books in this hilarious series, Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine will have you on the edge of your seat.
You have to keep your wits about you as the abnormal becomes a jump back in time, the catch up is completely bonkers, and the conclusion chaotic with ‘capes’ going everywhere!
You will even end up in Mr MacGregor’s garden looking down weaponry Peter Rabbit never dreamed of, or more precisely – had a nightmare about. Told you – Completely Bonkers!
As with all episodes of the Kid Normal series, the story is told directly to the reader, questions are asked, and warnings given. Simply hilarious!
Loved 1 & 2 – Episode 3? - Ditto.
Authors – Greg James & Chris Smith
Illustrator – Erica Salcedo
September 19, 2024
The beginning is a bit slow with childish team dynamics and stressors. The end of the book is where the tempo picks up, and there's much more development. The end was a bit predictable but still enjoyable with a couple of small surprises.
June 5, 2020
I absolutely love the stories of kid normal and the super zeroes. Definitely recommend!
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July 14, 2023
A very good book
March 3, 2024
Both myself and eight year old grandson really enjoyed this. I suspect we should have read the first book in series first.
January 18, 2025
Another well put together children's book with the theme of this one being the choice of the dark side.
May 5, 2020
Another fun entry in the series, with the right amount of peril for its target audience.
December 3, 2024
very funny and it makes me happy
July 3, 2023
Was a very fun audiobook to listen to together with my 11 year old son.
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