"The story is hilariously descriptiveits engaging flow makes for a great
read-aloud."School Library Journal

"This entertaining book gets at the truth of children's feelings and is a good choice for reading
aloud to a slightly younger crew."Booklist

"Readers who like Captain Underpants have a new choice, one that will make them howl and
won't make their parents squirm."Kirkus Reviews

Stuart's got problems....

It's raining. He's bored.

And worst of all, he's new in town.

So he's got a lot to worry about.

But what does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure?

A cape, of course.

Marguerite Gavin grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. She holds an M.F.A. in acting and a B.F.A. in theater. An actress working in theater and audiobook narration, she is also artistic director of a youth theater program. She lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband and son.