Honors

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An American Library Association Notable Children

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A Junior Library Guild Selection







A Children

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s Choices title 2009







A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens 2009







An Association for Library Service to Children Notable Children

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s Book 2009







A Sydney Taylor Notable Book of Jewish Content 2009







Kirkus Reviews

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best of 2008

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New York Public Library

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100 Titles for Reading and Sharing

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2008







Starred reviews

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“

Vibrant and well-researched...Nobleman details this achievement with a zest amplified by MacDonald

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s...punchy illustrations

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— Publishers Weekly





“

[T]his robust treatment does [Shuster and Siegel’s] story justice

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— Booklist





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The battle for truth and justice is truly never-ending

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— Kirkus Reviews





Other coverage

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“

[N]o library in the world could object to the book’s style and panache. [T]his is one biography that’s going to lure the kids like nothing else. More fun than any children’s biography has any right to be

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—Fuse #8 ( School Library Journal ; four out of five stars)





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Fascinating

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— Horn Book





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Sure to become a classic example of the genre

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—Families Online





“

Wonderful…young readers…will find this…title appealing and thereby ensure that future generations recall the amazing story behind Superman’s creation as well. Wait, did I say ‘recall’? Strike that—make it ‘will be inspired by’ instead. This book is that good

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—Firefox News





“

[T]ouching... The illustrated section...is upbeat, entertaining, and informative...the [well-crafted] afterword shows the shadow side of the great American dream. ...Nobleman is equally adept at both stories

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— Boston Globe





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Surprisingly poignant

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— San Francisco Chronicle





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Haunting

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— Geek Monthly





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Excellent

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—GeekDad (WIRED)





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A-minus

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—A.V. Club





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Engrossing...wonderful

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—Scripps Howard News Service





“

I was completely mesmerized by this book from the first instant I opened it. I loved every page, and every word.

Boys of Steel

transported me; it made me feel young; it moved me to tears. Honest to God, it did! It caused my black heart to melt. The book is absolutely fantastic, the book is tremendous, the book is a huge achievement

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—Robby Reed, DIAL B for BLOG





“

Expertly crafted...entertaining and good looking...a real winner

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— Tripwire





“

I have to praise this wonderful book. It has something for children and adults, fans of comics and otherwise...I don

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t use the word a lot, but the book is very charming

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—PLAYBACK:stl





“

Terrific...elegantly laid down

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—Comics Waiting Room



