Jeff Szpirglas and Danielle Saint-Onge

I liked that they showed that lots of kids have different superpowers. It felt a little funny to me. It was a good book for ages 7 and above because there are some harder words in it.

– Grade 4 student

Super Switch

Nine-year-old Bailey Kaufman is nervous for their first day of school at the Hero Academy, the elementary school for young superheroes.

Surrounded by classmates with incredible powers, like flying and super snot, Bailey isn’t sure where they fit in. However, a new machine designed to help students discover and learn to control their powers might have the answers Bailey is looking for. It was created by Mr. Kaufman, the new principal and Bailey’s dad. But when another student thinks they recognize Mr. Kaufman from an old comic book, Bailey is shocked. It couldn’t be their dad…could it? Either way, fitting in is going to be harder than Bailey thought.

Read on to find the recommendations for Super Switch courtesy of June Avenue Public School’s Grade 3 and 4 students!

“I liked the book. I liked that they had super powers and they each had different ones. It was a funny story. The one person throws goo!”
– Grade 3 student

“I liked that they showed that lots of kids have different superpowers. It felt a little funny to me. It was a good book for ages 7 and above because there are some harder words in it.”
– Grade 4 student