Archvillain
Welcome to Scholastic Booktalks where we recommend brand new Scholastic books that we think you will love. Today's booktalk is: Archvillain by Barry Lyga.
"Where we you when the stars fell down?" This question is incredibly frustrating to the town's most brilliant resident, 12-year-old Kyle Camden. As everyone of high intellect knows, stars do not fall down. It is impossible. But there was something weird about that night. Although reports say it was a meteor shower, Kyle knows that it was something more. First, there was no evidence to prove it was a meteor shower. And second, a 12-year-old boy mysteriously appeared on the ground immediately following the shower.
Kyle finds this suspicious, and starts doing some research. During his investigation, Kyle notices some new things about himself, like new super-strength and even more intelligence! Could it be that Kyle has somehow received superpowers from that so-called meteor shower? If so, that would be excellent.
Strangely enough, the mysterious boy found in the field also has superpowers. This boy appeared out of nowhere and is now the town's hero. He fights fires and rescues people. Is there room in the small town of Bouring for two superheroes? Or are they destined to be arch-enemies? Find out in Archvillain by Barry Lyga!
— Jen, Scholastic Booktalker
wow, that sounds awesome!
Comment #1 | Posted by: 44maplesyrup on November 24, 2010 at 09:04 AM
I'll check that out from the library.
Comment #2 | Posted by: uglybookworm on November 24, 2010 at 02:57 PM
This sounds like such a good book! I love books with mysteries and supernatural stuff. I hope it's not for elementary school kids. I want to read it!
Comment #3 | Posted by: Payal on November 24, 2010 at 07:25 PM
I know I think i might read it!
Comment #4 | Posted by: yoperson on November 24, 2010 at 08:23 PM
that does sound awsome i would love to talk to you again
Comment #5 | Posted by: Dominike on November 25, 2010 at 04:20 PM
First of all, the proper sentence is "Where were you when the stars fell down". The cover looks like a comic and why is it called "Archvillian" if it's about two superheroes?
Comment #6 | Posted by: Makenzie D on November 25, 2010 at 06:55 PM
i can not wait until i get to bookstore
Comment #7 | Posted by: dan on November 29, 2010 at 12:19 AM
makenzie D,it really is wierd,but you can still enjoy the book!:) cuz no matter what it looks like, it sure sounds great.
Comment #8 | Posted by: 44maplesyrup on November 29, 2010 at 09:05 AM
This sounds awesome I want to read it so bad.
Comment #9 | Posted by: Reece on November 29, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I think I might find that book at the public library or my school library.I wish I had the book now.
Comment #10 | Posted by: Selena Gomez123 on November 29, 2010 at 07:18 PM
i will definitly read that book!!!!! u know what book i like the best though, percy jackson and the olympians!!!!!!!!!
Comment #11 | Posted by: baylie on December 02, 2010 at 06:44 PM
What about the book "Nerds"?
Comment #12 | Posted by: Alliestar on December 03, 2010 at 06:23 PM
I have am never reading that aging.
Comment #13 | Posted by: ashlyn on December 07, 2010 at 05:28 PM
never heard of that might be interesting
Comment #14 | Posted by: SmartCookie218 on December 20, 2010 at 02:41 PM
i want to get all the books
Comment #15 | Posted by: alpha on December 23, 2010 at 06:32 PM
I HAVE TO GET THAT BOOK
Comment #16 | Posted by: WOLFlife on December 27, 2010 at 12:04 AM
that sounds awesome:o
Comment #17 | Posted by: ............................. on December 29, 2010 at 05:15 PM
i have to read that book!0:
Comment #18 | Posted by: andria on December 29, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Heyy i read this book and its like the best book ever
Comment #19 | Posted by: alicia s on February 04, 2011 at 03:15 PM