4th grader Newt Newman is practically invisible until his friends help him come up with a Halloween costume that gives him a lasting alter ego: Captain Nobody. A far-fetched premise, but it's a cute story about a boy who comes into his own by puting on a mask and demanding a little respect. Best for kids who like sueprheroes or little people standing up for themselves. ( )

Newt Newman is a nobody. No one seems to know he exists other than his friends JJ and Cecil, and his family. But even his family knows that his big brother Chris, the local football hero, is the real somebody in the family. But then Chris is knocked into a coma at the end of the big football game, and Newt adopts his Halloween costume as a new persona... Captain Nobody, defender of the helpless. He quickly becomes an accidental hero several times over while wearing his homemade costume, and is eventually called on to do something heroic, and terrifying, intentionally.
In spite of having a brother in a coma, Captain Nobody is a light-hearted and humorous book. Nothing very deep; just a fun read. ( )

A great story about a boy who is trying to figure out who he is in the world. Newt has always felt like he's been in his big brothers shadow until one Friday night when his brother gets hurt at his football game. After innocently dressing up in his brothers clothing for Halloween, Newt discovers that his new character Captain Nobody might just be the thing he needs to finally be noticed. Mrs. B. ( )

Fun realistic fiction story about the overlooked Newt. He idolizes his brother even though it seems like sometimes he is invincible, even in his own family. Newt has also been overlooked until he decides to become "Captain Nobody" for Halloween. Through this costume, Newt feels confident and worthy. His journey to find himself, as well as helping others, especially his brother, Chris, who ended up in a coma is a fun read. ( )

Nice story if not realistic. Will find an audience with many kids who lack confidence or feel left out. ( )