"The Comic Book Kid" by Craig Smith follows the adventures of a young boy named Josh, who dreams of becoming a comic book artist. Inspired by his favorite superheroes, he navigates the challenges of adolescence and discovers his unique artistic voice. As he creates his own comic book, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, creativity, and self-expression. With the support of his friends and family, Josh overcomes obstacles and gains confidence in his talent, culminating in a heartwarming journey of growth and self-discovery that resonates with aspiring artists and young readers alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2010 by Namelos .

Singer/songwriter Craig Smith performs at gigs around New Zealand. British born Katz Cowley has a degree in Illustration from the University of Northumbria. Adam Osterweil graduated from Cornell University with a BA in classics and from Stony Brook University with an MA in liberal studies. He teaches junior high English at Springs School in Springs, New York. He is the author of The Amulet of Komondor and The Lost Treasure of Talus Scree.