"Creators Kniivila (Year of the Dog) and Vuong (TheStrange Tales of Oscar Zahn) present a funny, uncommonly charming mash-up ofmartial arts, superhero, and sci-fi comics. The rare all-ages title that willentertain, and perhaps even enthrall, adolescents and adults alike." --- LibraryJournal (Starred Review)When a machine boy falls to earth, his heart isawoken for the first time. As he learns to be human, he struggles to overridehis own programming and become a hero, from rising stars Tri Vuong and IrmaKniivila. It's abird, it's a plane, it's... Machine Boy!When Machine Boy falls from the sky into thedomed city of Mega 416, he leaves a wake of destruction in his path... untilKarate Grandpa is able to turn on his heart. Now, Machine Boy wants nothing morethan to become a hero! Whether he is fighting giant bugs in the school'sbasement, rescuing cats from trees, or making the perfect spaghetti sauce,Machine Boy is always looking for the best way to help others. But when hisheart begins to interact dangerously with other debris from space, Machine Boywonders if he can be a power for good after all.Rising stars Tri Vuong and Irma Kniivila createa funny and engaging all-ages adventure that asks-can you override your ownprogramming?Included in Everyday Hero Machine Boy, isa two-page READER'S GUIDE. The full TEACHER'S GUIDE is available onSkyboundComet.com.
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