Ages 12 and up (7th grade and up for content)
Most super heroes have a trusty side kick. Batman had Robin, Green Hornet had Kato, and Phantom Justice has Bright Boy. Bright Boy, Scott Hutchinson, is a normal high school student...he just has a few secrets. Instead of worrying about teenage dramas or playing sports, Scott scours the city at night for unrelenting evil. Yet, his world is about to get very complicated. He has an embarrassing moment when he saves a beautiful woman from falling to her death. As the world around him is laughing at him, Scott no longer feels comfortable as Bright Boy or himself. His relationship with Phantom Justice is also not what he thinks. As he navigates high school, feelings of insecurity, and good vs. evil, Scott finds out who he is and what he wants.
Ferraiolo writes an exciting, funny twist on the super hero tales we fondly know. I am NOT a fan of the embarrassing incident with Scott's costume. I think it wasn't necessary because the book is already funny. With this exposure, I can't recommend this book to 4th-6th graders.
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