Clara Humble and the Not-So-Super Powers (Clara Humble, 1) - Hardcover

ANNA HUMPHREY dreamt of being a writer since she was a teenager. And those dreams came true with the publication of her first YA novel, Mission (Un)Popular, published by Disney/Hyperion. Clara Humble and the Not-So-Super Powers will be Anna’s fourth book. She lives in Kitchener, ON.

LISA CINAR is an illustrator, educator, picture book enthusiast, pattern lover, and owner of the online shop Draw Me A Lion. She has written and illustrated two picture books (see below), and she enjoys teaching classes on picture-book illustration at the Emily Carr University of Art & Design’s Continuing Studies department. Lisa lives in Vancouver, BC.

“Spunky Clara Humble and her clever cartoon drawings about her feline heroine @Cat are bound to delight kids who love a school story filled with mischief, mystery and real-life problems. Kids who have graduated from the Just Grace series and are looking for more will love following Clara’s misadventures as she battles her nemesis, Bossy Becky, and deals with all kinds of challenges in her life. Can’t wait for book two!” (Phyllis Simon Vancouver Kidsbooks)

“You'll love Clara Humble. She has a vibrant imagination, a wild spirit, and a tender heart. Fans of the Ramona Quimby books and Ivy and Bean series will delight in Clara's passionate yet hare-brained plans to save her school from the mean kids, to stop her best friend from moving away, and to bring super hero-style justice to her elementary school.” (Erica Nikolaus Words Worth Books)

"Clever and creative—this book has the perfect mix of 'comic' relief and expert storytelling that tugs on all the right heart strings." (Arthur Slade Author, The Hunchback Assignments series)

“You’re going to fall in love with Clara’s zest and energy and amazingly fun approach to life. Add a memorable story to a memorable character, and you have the perfect ingredients for a wonderful read.” (Sigmund Brouwer Author, Justine McKeen series and Seven series contributor)

“Spirited and imaginative, Clara Humble’s true superpowers are found in her creative ability, the love and support of her family and friends, and her everlasting determination to right the wrongs of her fourth-grader life. Her memorable comic adventures show true heart.” (Amy Mathers Amy’s Marathon of Books)

“Whether defending her school from bitter rivals or scheming up ways to keep her friends happy, I couldn’t help rooting for Clara. Her imagination, adventurous spirit, and all-around charm drew me right in.” (Kristen Ciccarelli Bookseller for Words Worth Books)

"Ramona Quimby meets Timmy Failure." (Lindsey Ferrante, Collection Development)