Fantastic Four: Adaptation by multiple authors Date of Publication: 2005 ISBN: 978-0785118091 Number of pages:120

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Intermediate: Average/High
GENRES: Adventure, Fantasy
THEMES: Sacrifice and Redemption, Loyalty, Isolation, Family

SUMMARY: This is the comic book adaptation of the movie, The Fantastic Four. The Fantastic Four is a group of flawed superheroes who have adventures around the world, into outer space and into other dimensions. They are just like a family - they argue, bicker and fight amongst themselves as they pursue evil characters intent on harming others.

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- likes superheroes
- enjoys books that have movie adaptations
- enjoys adventures and fantasy

WHAT ELSE? Readers are cautioned because there are some cuss words and a very small amount of sexual innuendo in the book - all of it in the updated sections, not in the older sections. It is more of an anthology of Fantastic Four stories from the original comics. Students who are familiar with the characters of Fantastic Four would be motivated to read this book. It also has a multitude of opportunities for inference and making connections.