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This action-packed and humorous sequel to Almost Super has the Bailey family in hiding after the supervillain Joneses have eliminated their superpowers. Banding together with family members and friend (formerly foe) Juanita, Rafter Bailey sets out to get their powers back. After his plan is sent into a tailspin, Bailey must figure out another way to save the day.
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Rafter and Benny Bailey can't wait to join their superhero family's fight against the villainous Johnsons, especially their classmate Juanita Johnson. When all three tweens end up with wimpy powers, however, they discover that both families are being manipulated by supervillains. This superhero comedy will be appreciated by middle-grade readers who've graduated from the Captain Underpants books.