The Human Behind the Hero
Set of 6 titles
Whether on the big screen, a streaming service, or TV programming, stories about superheroes are still fan favorites. And, from Stargirl to Shang-Chi, new heroes are emerging all the time, often making the people who play them stars! In the continuation of this popular set, readers meet some rising stars, such as Brec Bassinger and Simu Liu, as well as established icons, like Elizabeth Olsen and Jason Momoa, and discover their path to becoming superheroes. Written to be inclusive of struggling and reluctant readers, the main content follows these actors through the process of preparing for the role of lifetime.
SLJ Review of Human Behind the Hero
Young fans of superhero movies will learn some facts about their favorite actors in the various heroic roles. Anthony Mackie is a Julliard graduate who originally portrayed “The Falcon” in other movies, Brec Bassinger was in beauty pageants, and Elizabeth Olsen was a good student as well as the younger sister of the Olsen twins. Jason Momoa’s first job was on Baywatch, Simu Liu was a failed accountant who turned to acting, and Tatiana Maslany won an Emmy award for Orphan Black. Eventually all the actors achieve and embrace their current roles. The texts are simple and direct but appropriately informative for the targeted readers. The photographs alone will entice the subjects’ loyal following. VERDICT Fans anxious for information about the actors portraying their favorite fictional characters will greatly appreciate these titles and selectors should consider where there is demand.