Grow Up! #4

The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy #4

by David Steinberg, Brian Smith (Illustrator)

What in the world has happened to our young heroes?! Suddenly they are all acting like old people! Why is Loud Boy walking with a cane? Is that Chatterbox with the granny bag and beehive hairdo? Wait a minute, when did Destructo Kid go crazy for bingo? Is Fidget the new shuffleboard king of the senior center? And hold the phone?is that Tantrum Girl over there sitting in a big rocking chair and knitting? There?s only one way to find out. Pick up a copy of Loud Boy #4. Too scared? Oh . . . GROW UP!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Childrens

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2010

About the author

David "D.J." Steinberg ​is the author of nineteen published books for children that have sold more than 1.5 million copies to date, including USA Today bestseller Kindergarten, Here I Come; Grasshopper Pie and Other Poems; and his graphic novel series The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy.

When he is not working on his books, he spends his days as an executive, producer, and artist on animated movies and TV shows. He currently oversees animation production for Nickelodeon.

When he is not writing books or playing animation executive, David's favorite job is husband and dad, with his wife and three favorite critics—er—sons in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

[Annick]

It nice

[Nikki in Niagara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loud Boy and the gang think it's the perfect time for some inside secret reconnaissance of K-R Industries when they hold their first ever take-your-kid-to-work day. Little do they know Doctor Docter has chosen this time to use his Energy Replenerator to suck the energy out of the superheroes (and eventually all children) turning them into senior citizens, so that the Dr. and his kid-hating cronies can have the energy of youth. This volume brings back all the previous villains in minor roles, reminds us of all the heroes' previous world-saving exploits, and finally reveals the secret of how Jeannie S. (Chatterbox) got her super powers. Just as much fun as one expects from a Daniel Boom book by this point. Lots of action and humour combine for a great story making this another of my favourites in the series. The only problem is we are left hanging wondering whether there will be another book in the series. The story arc is completely wrapped up in this book with a finite ending. The author teases us by leaving a footnote after the words "The End" pronouncing "perhaps?". If the series does continue there will be some major changes in the basic plot line and I for one certainly hope Loud Boy and the gang will return.

[Betsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

One Sentence Review: Sort of a meh chapter in a somewhat meh series, though I know plenty of kids that find it amusing enough.

[Luca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess that the book was good, it was my forst book that I read of this kind of Comic. You know, the 'Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy' series.

[Mustang · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really liked it.It shocked me,that they turned into a bunch of old people.It was cool.

[Dolores · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great and fun-filled series, but there was an air of finality to this one. :(

[Kellee Moye · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Abdul Sami · Rating 5 out of 5]

i liked it