Stanley Will Probably Be Fine
Stanley Will Probably Be Fine by Sally J. Pla is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on April 2, 2019, featuring 288 pages in English. This novel follows young Stanley Fortinbras as he navigates his anxiety through a humorous and heartfelt adventure. With a backdrop of comic trivia and a scavenger hunt in downtown San Diego, Stanley grapples with his fears while inventing an imaginary superhero, John Lockdown, to help him face challenges.
Readers will find a story that intertwines themes of friendship, emotions, and the school experience as Stanley participates in Trivia Quest, a treasure hunt that tests his knowledge and courage. Partnered with his new neighbor Liberty, he embarks on a journey to confront his worries, aiming to reclaim his ex-best friend and earn VIP passes to Comic Fest. This engaging narrative presents a relatable exploration of bravery and self-discovery, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction.
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* A New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2018 * A Kirkus Best Book of 2018 *
This funny and moving second novel from the author of The Someday Birds features comic trivia, a safety superhero, and a super-cool scavenger hunt all over downtown San Diego, as our young hero Stanley Fortinbras grapples with his anxiety—and learns what, exactly, it means to be brave.
Nobody knows comics trivia like Stanley knows comics trivia.
It’s what he takes comfort in when the world around him gets to be too much. And after he faints during a safety assembly, Stanley takes his love of comics up a level by inventing his own imaginary superhero, named John Lockdown, to help him through.
Help is what he needs, because Stanley’s entered Trivia Quest—a giant comics-trivia treasure hunt—to prove he can tackle his worries, score VIP passes to Comic Fest, and win back his ex-best friend. Partnered with his fearless new neighbor Liberty, Stanley faces his most epic, overwhelming, challenging day ever.
What would John Lockdown do?
Stanley’s about to find out.
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