Author: Davis, Ben Interest age: from c 9 yearsPublished on 4 August 2022 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 368 pages130 x 198 x 26 | 258g Damian's new friend wants him to be a hero. But whatdoes that really mean?Damian's family are living under witness protection now that hisdad, a once powerful gangster, has turned Queen's evidence.They've been moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate,and they've all had to take on new names. Then Damian - sorry,Finn - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who wants Finnto join his mission to keep the estate safe from criminals.Soon Finn is forced to ask himself: who is he, really?A funny, heartfelt novel about friendship and family - and wherethe limits are for both.Ben Davis' new book, My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everythingis coming June 2023From the creator of The Soup Movement PRAISE FOR MY DAD IS DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME LORD'In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the firstperson, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is adepth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, familyand self-awareness with a light touch.' - Just Imagine'Such fun and great read. I read this book in under a dayand even skipped playing Uno with my friends so that i could finishreading the book.' - enelligan, age 6, TOPPSTA
