Captain Nobody
Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford is an unabridged audio edition published by Listening Library on July 14, 2009. This engaging story follows Newt Newman, a boy who has always felt overshadowed by his football-star brother, Chris. When Chris suffers a serious injury during a game, Newt finds himself lost in the chaos surrounding his brother’s recovery. To distract him, his friends dress him up for Halloween in Chris’s old clothes, leading to the creation of his new identity as Captain Nobody, a character that empowers Newt and helps him discover his own potential.
In this narrative, readers will encounter themes of family life, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. Newt’s transformation into Captain Nobody allows him to embrace his newfound confidence and take on the role of a hero, even as he grapples with the realities of his brother’s condition. With humor and insight, Pitchford presents a quirky cast of characters that enriches this adventurous tale. Captain Nobody is a story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an underdog, making it a relatable exploration of self-discovery and courage.
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Newt Newman never thought he could be a hero. Growing up in the shadow of his football-star brother, Chris, Newt has a hard time even getting noticed by his own family. So when Chris is knocked into a coma during the biggest game of the season, as usual Newt becomes lost in the whirlwind of concern for his brother.
To get his mind off the accident, Newt’s best friends, JJ and Cecil, dress him up for Halloween in some of Chris’s old clothes, and in doing so create an unexpected new identity for Newt–Captain Nobody, defender of the little guy! His new alter ego brings Newt so much confidence that he steps into the role of the hero almost instantly. But when it comes to his brother’s recovery, will Captain Nobody come to the rescue in time?
With humor and penetrating insight, Dean Pitchford has crafted a lovably quirky cast of characters for the adventurous and touching story of a most unlikely champion. For anyone who’s ever felt like “the little guy,” Captain Nobody is the hero for you!
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