Just Call Me Spaghetti Hoop Boy by Lara Williamson

During the Autumn term of 2017, Year 6 children from 7 primary schools in Shropshire were tasked with reading a long-list of 55 books that were submitted by leading publishers, as part of Shrewsbury Bookfest’s Big Book Award 2018 project.

This book, suitable for children aged between 9 and 11, was enthusiastically put forward by pupils from Wrockwardine Wood Junior School in Shropshire as a hot contender for the shortlist.  It was highly recommended by the children and so we thought we’d share this valuable information with you:

About the Book:

My name is Adam Butters. I live on planet Earth, I like eating spaghetti hoops and I’ve decided I’m going to be a SUPERHERO.

Everyone loves superheroes, they solve problems and make people happy, and that’s good because my mum needs cheering up. Also, I’ve found out that before I was adopted my real mum called me ACE. So now I’ve just got to prove to the world that’s what I am. One mission at a time…  Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018.

The pupils from Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, Shropshire commented:

• Believable characters.
• Original/unexpected.
• As  Year 6, you know what he’s thinking and feeling.
• Eventful, page-turner
• Interesting to follow Adam figuring out things.