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Getting the school bully to behave just entered the world of technology. Alvin “Bubba” Bixby, the terror of the fifth grade, may have knuckles of steel, but Nolan Byrd, class nerd, has nimble fingers. Nolan decides to expose his archenemy through a few well-placed keystrokes on his computer. He launches a web site called Shredderman.com, where the bad boy’s hijinks are flashed through cyberspace. As Bubba’s dirty dealings are exposed for all to see, he desperately searches for the escape key. Meanwhile, Nolan goes from nerd to superhero faster than a dial-up connection.
Author Wendelin Van Draanen tackles a tough subject with a lighthearted touch. Young readers will understand the fear and frustration a bully poses to any school, yet they will be encouraged by the triumph of the class underdog. Humor dances through these pages, much like a boxer plays with his opponent. The clever, verbal jabs will hit every reader’s funny bone, while giving them something to think about. The black and white illustrations of Brian Biggs color the imagination with a bit of wackiness and a bunch of fun.
The universal appeal of this story is seeing justice prevail. Shredderman is the hero in every child; he’s their thoughts, hopes and dreams. The only difference is that Nolan boldly uses his talents to fight against evil, even though his knobby knees are shaking. Although he doesn’t lift a fist in retaliation, he does raise the level of fighting to new and creative heights. This book has a giant “S” stamped on it for “super”!
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Shredderman 1: Secret Identity