This heartfelt middle grade debut about grief, creativity, and the healing power of friendship shows that not all heroes wear capes andis perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Ali Benjamin. Whether theyre on the baseball field or in Nates basement devouring the newest issue of their favorite comic book, Dan and Nate are always talking. Until theyre not. After an accident at baseball practice, Nates fallen into a coma. And if Dan ever wants to talk to Nate again, hes got to take a page out of his hero Captain Nexuss book, and do whatever it takes to save the day. But heroes have powersand without Nate, all Dan has is a closet stuffed with comics and a best-friend-shaped hole in his heart. Theres no way a regular kid can save the day all on his own. Right?
