Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger (Paperback)

by Wendelin Van Draanen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6–Nolan's life has not been the same since he invented Shredderman. Sure, he's still called "nerd," and he avoids running into bully Bubba Bixby, but now he's secretly a cyber-hero. As such, Nolan knows he's the man for the job when graffiti is spray-painted around Cedar Valley and the culprit cannot be caught. However, things do not go as planned as Shredderman is accused of being the tagger, and he is under the clock to see that truth and justice prevail before his true identity comes to light. Van Draanen delivers an entertaining sequel to Secret Identity (Knopf, 2004), packed with plenty of action and humor to keep kids, especially reluctant readers, turning the pages and rooting for Nolan. As in the first book, Biggs's black-and-white illustrations capture the humor and action of the straightforward plot.–Christine McGinty, Albany Public Library, NY
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Gr. 3-5. Armed with a digital camera and ever-increasing confidence, Nolan, the nerdy fifth-grader who moonlights as a cyber-superhero (Shredderman [BKL F 15 04]), is back. This time a graffiti artist has struck in Cedar Valley, spraying buildings, playground equipment, and even the van of Nolan's teacher-cum-sidekick, Mr. Green. In his quest to nab the delinquent, Shredderman becomes a suspect, and clearing his name requires hiding in a smelly trash bag, riding his bike farther than ever before, and, of course, posting muckraking photos and articles on shredderman.com. The hullabaloo stirred up by relatively tame vandalism seems a bit unconvincing, and it's disappointing to see Nolan gaining more adult accomplices at book's end rather than allowing his alter ego's successes to carry over into his relationships with his peers. Not as stellar as Shredderman's first soaring leap into cyberspace, but still balm for all those dweeby kids who will see themselves in Nolan and cheer him on, as well as any middle-grader wanting something fast, funny, and technologically up-to-the-minute. REVWR
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (April 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440419131
• ISBN-13: 978-0440419136
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #164,023 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shredderman Attack of the Tagger, May 11, 2006

A Kid's Review

People who like mysteries will find this book mysterious. Wendlin Van Draanen writes his second book, Attack of the Tagger! The main characters of this book are Nolan (A.K.A Shredderman), Nolan's parents,and Ryan Voss. The problems in Attack of the Tagger are when Nolan(A.K.A Shredderman)was trying to trap the tagger but the tagger was trying to pin the blame on Nolan(A.K.A Shredderman). The setting of this book takes place in Ceder Valley,California.

In the beginning of the story Nolan(A.K.A Shredderman) was spying in the bathroom at school and saw Carl Blanco, Manny Davis, A.J Penne, and Ryan Voss talking about the graffiti showing up on cars, and Nolan thought it was one of them doing it. Next,the police found more graffiti in the park at night and Nolan and his dad went to look. When Nolan got home he found out who the real person was, who was doing the graffiti. The closest person was Ryan Voss, the principal's son. To find out who really did the graffiti go to your nearest library or book store and get the book.

The theme in this book is don't damage other people's things. This book remindes me of graffiti writing on buildings or signs. Boys in 3rd-5th grade will love this book.

J.H. in Annapolis

5.0 out of 5 stars Shredderman's Secret Case, April 28, 2009

By	Allison J. Parker "Mrs. Parker's Class" (Calvert County, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shredderman and the Bouncer are at it again! The entire town is upset about "the tagger"- who spray paints silly looking baby faces everywhere. Shredderman will do whatever it takes to discover the true identity of the tagger!
This book was filled with surprises and funny situations that only Shredderman can overcome. Our class loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Dis book ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, June 26, 2007

A Kid's Review

I think that this is the best book that i have ever read and now that i have read this one and the 1st one i have bought the next 2 books of the series.

This is one of those books that once you start it I say there is no stopping yourself, and I'm NOT a reader and I give this book a 5 star rating... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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