Cockroach the Superhero
“The Book Series Loved by Kids From Ages 8 to 88”
Fun Stories Filled With Heart and Soul and Grit
🌟 Editorial Praise & Awards🌟
Bangle Bombers 🏆
- Editor's Choice - The Children’s Book Review
- Editor’s Choice - BookLife / Publishers Weekly
Breakfast of Superheroes 🏆
- Winner of an Honorable Mention
- 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Award
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There’s a new superhero In town
He’s just a kid-and the city is crawling with dangerous criminals!
Be careful what you wish for. Kyle and his friend, Carlos, dreamed of being superheroes. Then, things turn serious. The magic ring in the cereal box isn’t a toy!
The books about cockroach, the superhero have delighted kids from 3rd to 5th grade -- and their parents too!
★ A TCBR Editor’s Pick
Hilarious and full of excitement. Wonderfully witty, but with a serious side, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, friendship, and intelligence for effectively solving life’s problems—be they related to super criminals or regular old schoolyard bullying.
--The Children's Book Review
Though part of a series, this installment leads new readers easily into the surprising and humorous history behind (Cockroach’s) powers. Fast-paced, straightforward prose will keep young readers engaged. Witty, action-packed, and full of imaginative world-building and character development.
--Editor’s Choice in Publisher’s Weekly Booklife Review
A clever, deftly crafted, and fun read from cover to cover. Especially and unreservedly recommended—as are the first two books in the Cockroach the Superhero" series.
-- Midwest Book Review
"I started reading “Breakfast of Superheroes,” and after just a few pages it had me!!! I couldn’t put it down until the END! I did wonder where the story was going at first, especially when I read the
warning at the beginning. Because I was so intrigued with what I read, I took a deep breath and relaxed and dived deeper! Cockroach is not the usual superhero that is perfect in everything he/she does, it’s about
gaining confidence, friendship and the want to HELP! Would I want to read the next book in the series? HECK YES!!!!!! SUPER READING"
--Tess, @kidsbookswelove
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
--Dr. Jen Harrison
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Breakfast of Superheroes is a really fun read that will keep kids
turning the pages to see “what crazy thing will happen next. Thank you
for the opportunity to read this great book for kids.”
--Lisa Ehrman, LisasReading.com
"What an adorable premise! First, I love the fact that Kyle Alexander and his family live in a city that is superhero-focused. Also what makes this book so charming is the fact that Kyle and his best friend aren’t the “cool kids” but kids that struggle socially, which is what makes Kyle’s find so remarkable. Throughout the book, you get really clever art all the while you are encouraging Kyle to embrace his newfound powers. I absolutely recommend this book. Not only is this a fun read, and guaranteed to get your child to want to read more in the series, but it’s also a great way to talk about their strengths too."
--Nicole Pyles, World of My Imagination
"Easily the most popular read aloud book of the school year. The kids didn’t want to interrupt the story—not even to go to gym class. That’s unheard of!"
--Dave Jenks, Elementary School Teacher
Cockroach the Superhero
Testimonials from students in Madison, WI:
"Five stars! Please write another!"
--Noah
"Your story is awesome. I bet you could win a
medal for this amazing book!"
--Alizah
"I loved it so much. The ending is amazing!"
--Olivia
"Better than Spider-Man!"
