Alex Flynn is the pseudonym for the writing team of Stuart Sherman and Elisabeth Donnelly. They met at a clandestine book club in Boston, where they broke into a fortified tower in order to discuss literature. They like garrulous Irish writers, Pushing Daisies, Axe Cop, and anything involving The Tick. Their secret lair is currently in a hollowed out volcano in Brooklyn. In addition to co-writing The Misshapes, Donnelly is cultural journalist who has written for the New York Times Magazine, The Boston Globe, The L.A Times, Paris Review Daily, GQ and many others. Sherman is a bioethicist, health policy analyst and a former contestant on the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
"There is much here for fans of "Harry Potter" to enjoy: a school for teens with super powers, a dramatic sporting event called Harpastball, and humorous characters such as Butters, a boy whose super power is summoning a ghostly singing group that broadcasts his thoughts musically (he hasn't mastered sending them away yet). And for romance fans, there's a love triangle brewing here, too. (An) imaginative, action-packed series opener." --School Library Journal "Writing as Flynn, first-time novelists Stuart Sherman and Elisabeth Donnelly make a strong debut with this trilogy opener...The authors conjure a world teeming with intriguing characters and unusual powers--the abilities to turn liquid into alcohol or conjure spectral backup singers are among those represented, a welcome deviance from more typical power sets...the book never loses its sense of wonder and excitement. Worthy of the comics it takes inspiration from." --Publishers Weekly "A lively action story that lifts itself from similar fare with a plot that packs in surprises, romance, and a creative array of "misshapen" powers. Great for readers who enjoy plenty of bam! and pow! in their adventures." --Booklist "Awesome...A good friend recently said to me, 'When people who don't fit the mold succeed, those who do conform to societal norms are resentful.' This is true, and it's why we can never get enough strong characters like the Katniss Everdeens or Tris Priors in fiction. Perhaps the next to follow in their footsteps is Sarah Robertson." --Laura Donovan, Hello Giggles "The Misshapes is a fun book with a lot of heart and some truly interesting characters...perfect for fans of The Tick and other humorous superhero stories. Some of the powers, such as one boy's ability to conjure back-up singers, kept me chuckling and turning pages to the end. I had a good time making my way through this book and you will too." --Middle Grade Ninja
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