An unexpected family secret has hilarious consequences in this action-packed story from Phil Earle and illustrator Steve May — perfect for superhero fans.
Plane crashes, robberies and fires were not what Stanley was expecting on a day out at the seaside with his nan and the other residents of her care home! Nan doesn’t know about his superpowers, so Super Stan can’t step in to help as it would blow his cover.
Luckily, though, another mysterious superhero seems to be on hand, saving the day. But who could it possibly be?
This is Book 67 in the Little Gems Series. See all Little Gems books here.
Stanley is NOT a normal boy.
Phil Earle's first job was as a care worker in a children's home. Phil then chose the more sedate lifestyle of a bookseller, and now works in children's publishing - when he's not writing his own children's books. These include Being Billy and Heroic for teens, and Demolition Dad and Bubble Wrap Boy for younger readers, all of which have received critical ac
More about Phil EarleSteve May is an illustrator and animator based in north London. He has an MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art. As an illustrator he has produced work for a variety of clients including Puffin and Faber.
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