The Bug Boys by Stewart Hoffman

Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
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Stewart Hoffman’s first novel is filled with humor, adventure, and a unique story about two boys who become heroes overnight. Blending the best parts of middle school humor, aliens, superheroes, and bugs, The Bug Boys is a delightful story. Two boys have their dreams come true after swallowing alien nanobots that allow them to temporarily adapt the abilities of any bugs they consume. As Alex and Ian figure out how to use their newfound powers, they learn that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the bullies they’ve sworn to fight. There was only one aspect of Hoffman’s writing that I did not enjoy, and that was the footnotes. They took me out of the story. In my opinion, if you need footnotes in a middle grade book, then you shouldn’t include that information in the first place. Regardless, this is a fun middle-grade read that I think many a reluctant reader will enjoy. Great for all kiddos that enjoy superheroes, robots, bugs, and aliens! I’m giving it a very fun 4 out of 5 stars!

(As an added bonus, the second book, The Bug Boys vs Professor Blake Blackhart, is coming out in October 2017!)