Captain Nobody

This was probably my favorite read aloud I have read to my kids in a long time. This would definitely interest boys, either as a read aloud, or them reading it themselves.

This book was filled with comedy, excitement, suspense, and heart. It takes on a heavy subject; when tragedy strikes your family, how do you cope? Especially as a kid, who feels pretty helpless? This story teaches kids that although there may be a lot of things out of your control, being available and willing to help someone when the situation warrants it is indeed, what makes a hero a hero. Sometimes luck plays something into that, which the book also touches on. And sometimes accidents happen, seemingly for no reason at all. But it's all about what you choose to do, how you choose to respond that is what you do have control over, and in the end, is the best anyone can do.

I definitely recommend this book!