(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Eric Powell. Billy transforms into comic superhero Owlboy and returns to his underworld haven. There, he finds the town menaced by a monster called Zis-Boom-Bah. As Billy figures out how to rid his fantasy world of this creature, he learns lessons about his real world, though the story takes a protracted route to convey them. Occasional sketchlike black-and-white drawings illustrate Billy's adventures.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Eric Powell. Quiet, unassuming Billy discovers an underworld brimming with monsters awaiting the return of their superhero savior, Owlboy. The first book describes Owlboy's origins and Billy's initiation into his new role. In the second, Billy battles his bratty neighbor, whose personality makes her a formidable foe underground. Both books suffer from Billy's belabored introspection, but he's a likable unlikely hero. Review covers these titles: Billy Hooten, Owlboy and Billy Hooten, Owlboy: The Girl with the Destructo Touch.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Eric Powell. Quiet, unassuming Billy discovers an underworld brimming with monsters awaiting the return of their superhero savior, Owlboy. The first book describes Owlboy's origins and Billy's initiation into his new role. In the second, Billy battles his bratty neighbor, whose personality makes her a formidable foe underground. Both books suffer from Billy's belabored introspection, but he's a likable unlikely hero. Review covers these titles: Billy Hooten, Owlboy and Billy Hooten, Owlboy: The Girl with the Destructo Touch.

Reviewer: David Elzey