| An eleven year old boy named Elmo Jackson discovers he comes from a family with a vast superhero history. Imagination becomes his number one superhero strength. Therefore, when he changes or "renovates" into his superhero self, Elmo's hair turns into a plastic like substance to protect his brain. Elmo rids the streets of Albatross (his home town) with the help of three friends: Hillary and Harriet Horne (they become Hornet ... Elmo's transportation) and Cabbot Robert (he becomes Carrot Bob ... Elmo's primary weaponry source). Elmo eventually squares off with Marvin the Mean Guy, the primary villain who discovers Elmo's secret and becomes an evil superhero. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - humorous or laughable FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - great mental powers person Lifeform altered? Yes Kind of alteration: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Family relations Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid If magical mental powers: - can change shapes - can talk to animals - super strength - can fly Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind control Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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