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SignatureMT | 25 "Fantastic Friends" superheroes lasso adven- tures that prove ANYONE can be a superhero - or heroine - if they try. pears in a white suit, shades and a backpack equipped with "a fluffy roll of toilet paper." Our young main character, Xander, soon realizes that just thinking of a way to solve a problem brings forth a super hero to fix things, visible only to himself and a few close friends. Careful reading of this novel by stu- dents in the middle grades (3-6), for whom it was intended - as well as persons of any age - unravel the story of Xander's rather un- usual living arrangement with his father, and both maternal and paternal grandfathers, and the importance of the gi of a set of seemingly old, dusty books. e men are considerate, culinary-minded fellows, who show a high sense of responsi- bility and a huge amount of humor. Xander, his family, friends and townsfolk, commence upon adventures that threaten the town's very health, and restore faith in the power of everyday thinking with "super good" intentions, to show that ev- eryone can be a super hero or heroine when they try. Ryan Acra's passion for writing began when HE was a "lile kid," and "doodling " became a pastime. "If there was some- thing to write with, I was always doodling." Citing a child- hood memory of, "two kids on a bus discussing "If there was something to write with, I was always doodling." — RYAN ACRA, LOCAL AUTHOR