Secret Identity (Shredderman Series) [Paperback]

Wendelin Van Draanen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2006 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Shredderman Series (Book 1)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity--Shredderman!

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–4—Fifth grader Nolan Byrd's nickname at school is "Byrd the Nerd"—a title bestowed on him by the relentless school bully, Bubba Bixby. Inspired by a class project, Nolan decides he is finally going to fight back. He sets up a Web page using the alias "Shredderman" and provides the scoop on everything Bubba—from Bubba jokes to video and pictures of Bubba caught in the act of tormenting his classmates. Then, to make sure the message finds its audience, he scatters confetti with the Web address across the school playground. Wendelin Van Draanen's amusing tale (Knopf, 2004) is brought to life by talented 11-year-old Daniel Young who convincingly voices the adults and the children. This delightful combination of thought-provoking material and laugh-out-loud moments will delight listeners.
Deanna Romriell, Salt Lake City Public Library, UT
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile

Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, long tormented by his classmate, the brutish Bubba, goes undercover as "Shredderman" to expose the bully. Using the technological expertise that has earned him the nickname "Byrd the Nerd," Shredderman turns the tables on Bubba and becomes an avenging legend. Daniel Young, age 11, has an appropriately higher-pitched voice that is perfect for this narration. His rhythm, intonation, and expressiveness project the tone of a boy on a mission. Occasionally, the pace is uneven and the words garbled, but Young triumphs in the role of Nolan. The jazzy music and sound effects further add to the performance. This story will be enjoyed by anyone who has fantasized about exacting justice. M.H.N. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Live Oak Media; Pap/Com edition (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159519763X
• ISBN-13: 978-1595197634
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,828,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gift, December 12, 2008

By 

ELS - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Secret Identity (Shredderman) (Library Binding)

I bought this book for a nephew for the Holidays -- I'm sure he'll enjoy it.