Almost Epic Squad, The: Mucus Mayhem

Thirteen-year-old Jessica uncovers that she possesses mysterious superpowers as a result of an unusual exposure to a strange element called reidium. In this comical tale, Jessica must use her powers—which seem to originate from the mucus from her nose—to fight the bad guys and stop them from taking over the world. Kevin Sylvester, a Canadian author and cartoonist, humorously develops the theme of good versus evil, appealing to young readers at the intermediate level in particular. The novel presents the opportunity to explore some of its more challenging language and is suitable for building student vocabulary and reading comprehension.