In "Adventures of Beanboy" by Lisa Harkrader, readers meet a quirky, imaginative boy named Aiden who dreams of becoming a superhero. Struggling with the realities of middle school, Aiden finds solace in his love for comic books and his passion for drawing. When he creates a superhero character, Beanboy, he embarks on a journey to overcome his fears and connect with his peers. Along the way, Aiden navigates friendships, bullies, and self-acceptance, ultimately discovering that being a hero is about more than just having superpowers—it's about being true to oneself and helping others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book.

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 2015 by Turtleback Books .

When Lisa Harkrader was in the third grade, she wanted to be a writer and an artist. She also wanted to be a spy, a psychiatrist, and second baseman for the Kansas City Royals. Those last three haven't happened, but she is a writer and illustrator who has published twenty-five books for children. She has received the William Allen White Award and two Kansas Notable Books awards. Lisa Harkrader lives in Kansas with her husband and two children. And she still wants to be a spy.