In this terrific debut, a Brooklyn middleschooler finds the superhero within himself thanks to old friends, new dreams, and a pair of magical Dora the Explorer sneakers. Ever since a deeply unfortunate incident earlier this year, Reggies been known as Pukey McKnight at his highintensity Brooklyn middle school. He wants to turn his image around, but he has other things on his mind as well his father, whos out of a job; his best friends, Ruthie and Joe C.; his former best friend Donovan, whos now become a jerk; and of course, the beautiful Mialonie. The elections for school president are coming up, but with his notorious nickname and nothing social status, Reggie wouldnt stand a chance, if he even had the courage to run. (CONT.)
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