Superheroes for a Day

Dr. Craig Cormick, Lauren Mullinder

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Exisle
03 July 2024

Coping with illness; Children's & Educational; School stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Three Autistic friends try to save their school from never-ending maths in this fast and fun story, told from a rarely seen perspective. Superheroes for a Day tells the engaging story of Max, Daniel, and Natalie’s mission to save their school from endless maths lessons. Using their unique abilities like heightened memory and attention to detail, they turn their differences into strengths. While handling their individual traits, they find the courage to become heroes, at least for a day, in the eyes of their schoolmates.

The book seeks to normalize the experiences of Autistic kids who are often seen as uncool because of their quirks. By making them the heroes, the story offers insight into their personal experiences and perspectives in a fun and engaging manner, resonating with readers in mainstream classrooms.

Filled with delightful illustrations, Superheroes for a Day is an empowering tale of friendship, bravery, and the remarkable abilities that often go unnoticed in those who are different.

By: Dr. Craig Cormick
Illustrated by: Lauren Mullinder
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781922539977
ISBN 10: 192253997X
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 03 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Craig Cormick OAM is the author of over 30 books for adults and children, several of them winning awards. He is a member of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Dr Cormick has a son on the autism spectrum. Lauren Mullinder has had a passion for drawing ever since she was able to hold a pencil. Lauren lives in Adelaide, Australia with her husband and dog Charlie and loves spending time in nature with a sketchbook in hand.

Reviews for Superheroes for a Day

“We want autistic kids who read the book to be validated and see themselves in the story, and for non-autistic kids to perhaps understand the experience of being autistic a little better.” -ABC Canberra Mornings Radio “Goes to the heart of autism and offers an inclusive and authentic story that brings the reader into the experience of autism and the lives of these children..” - Reading Time - Children’s Book Council of Australia