Jack's plan to impress thenew girl in town goes hilariously wrong in this companion novel toBatchelder-winning Brown, illustrated by outstanding Norwegiancartoonist yvind Torseter. The trio of friends from Batchelder-winnning Brownis back, this time following the adventures of Jack. When a new girl movesto town, Jack is determined to impress and befriend her. The only problem? Hermom's supposedly a famous singer, and she'll only stick around if she can findsome celebrity friends. So Jack hatches a plan to land himself in the newspaper: he's going to rescue the chairman's prize-winning hen. Of course, that means hehas to "borrow" it first. But when the "borrowed" hen then goes missing, Jackfinds himself in some serious trouble. He's going to need some superhero helpto find the missing hen and set things right. Enter Black--Jack's superhero alter ego--to therescue! Along with his faithful companions Brown and Blue, of course. WhileBrown and Blue might not completely understand what has happened or why they'reinvolved, neither does Jack, really. But they're ready for action and raring togo! An endearing and playful middle grade book about friendship, fame, and fun. The second book in Håkon vreås'award-winning My Alter Ego Is A Superhero trilogy, Black canalso be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Black is illustrated throughoutby one of Norway's greatest cartoonist, yvind Torseter.