Powerless (Supers of Noble's Green Book 1) Kindle Edition

This book was assigned to my battle of the books group to read along with several other books and I happen to pick it up and read the back. I was hooked this book is full of mystery suspense and has several creepy moments. Prior to reading the back of the book, just buy the cover, I was not interested in it. The cover makes it look way more juvenile than the book actually is. It touches on themes like grief loss death, doing the right thing, and friendship. A lot of the kids really loved this book and I have bought it several times as gifts for my middle grade reading nieces and nephews

Powerless is the first book and Super is the second book of this delightful duology by Matthew Cody.The town of Nobles Green was visited by a mysterious glowing green meteorite many years ago. Since then, the children of that little town often get super-powers, only to lose them when they turn 13. Our protagonist, Daniel, is not a native to the little village, so has not super-powers, but quickly gets enmeshed into the fun, duties, trials and tribulations of being a Super- even when you're not old enough to stay up to watch the 10 o'clock news.Daniel does have a nose for mystery and some common sense, and these two abilities leads him to try and find out why his friends all lose their powers- and memories- when they hit thirteen. But Daniel is not prepared for the danger and deeper mysteries behind the truth.Fun & a nice fast read, suitable for any reader over nine, and fun for us older sorts, too.

Powerless, by Matthew Cody, is an excellent choice for a summer read or book report. The middle schooler is drawn in by the cartoon-style, primary colored cover art, and the contents of the book reinforce the choice. Mixing fantasy and reality, delving into the identity problems all kids experience without being preachy, Powerless uses the context of a family who must move and a grandparent who is in failing health, two situations that MANY kids must face. Of particular note is the "all families have problems, and many parents are imperfect" combination lesson. Current young adult fiction differs in this key aspect from former young adult classics, whos parental characters are often almost perfect. Parents, grandparents and teachers: pick up this intriguing novel and read it with your significant middle schooler!

Matthew Cody has crafted a world that will appeal to young and old readers alike. As I was reading it (I enjoyed it so much I finished the book in one night)I was reminded of how the first Harry Potter book really hooked me by drawing me back to the bygone days of my youth. Who wouldn't have enjoyed growing up in magical world of wizards, witches, and monsters, or in Cody's equally interesting world of mysterious glowing meteorites, multiple secret generations of kid superheroes, and a diabolical supervillain?If you or your children enjoyed the Harry Potter books, I highly recommend Powerless. Powerless is a great stand alone story but Cody leaves ample hooks that could be developed into a very engaging series of stories over time. If you are younger and enjoy superheroes (or even older but still look back fondly on the days of running around the backyard with a towel cape tied to your neck)give this book a read. I doubt you will be disappointed.

Are you in need of an adventurous book that will grab even your most unenthusiastic readers? Well, this is the book that will hook them in! They'll be fascinated by the powers the superkids possess and will continue wanting to read the book to the end to find out why the kids lose their powers on their 13th birthday. I love recommending this book to my students!IG: @goodreadsformiddlereaders

You should try this book if you like books about mystery and supers. It is cool and a good read aloud. Bexley, age 9

I found this book while searching for chapter books to read to my 8yr old at night.It is a very interesting story concept. Not one you see very often in children's books. Every chapter is just the right length for a nightly read because you don't want to stop reading before the chapter is over.This book does a great job of telling the story of children dealing with the ins and out of being a superhero and the responsibility that comes with it.I recommend it for children and adults alike.

This book is a really good book for 9-10. This book is amazing and so nice written and so many people love. This story is about flying mostly and you will learn about it more and more. Be shore to read the other two books of Daniel and his friends. This is a story that you will read over and over. You can't get your head out of the book. I hope you will give this book a shot.By Clara

Great addition to classroom.

The book was awesome and it was really great, the characters were really supheroes saving nobles green and saving the poor kids that had powers