Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex is an inspiring coming of age story about finding your inner strength and learning to believe in yourself. The book centers around three high school students who are accepted into a highly secretive school for superheroes, Templeton Academy. Grady, the anxiety ridden titular character, is surprised to learn that not only has his autistic friend, Aarush, been accepted into the school, but he has, too. The third student, Elwood, just so happens to be the pair’s middle school bully. The three students gain new friends, enemies, and mentors as they learn about their powers and begin to unravel the mystery behind the Templeton Codex. As the book develops, Grady discovers that not everything is as it seems and that he may be more special than he’s ever imagined. The young hero must unearth the secrets of his past and, even more daunting, navigate the complexities of finding where he belongs at his new school.
“My son, my granddaughter, and I have had learning difficulties our entire lives…the characters and this book represented every hurt and experience in both myself and my family members,” says author Carole P. Roman. After overcoming tremendous adversity herself, Roman went on to write over sixty best-selling and award-winning books, in addition to her role as founder and CEO of one of the largest ground transportation companies in the country. With a passion to inspire youth to chase their dreams and always believe in themselves, Roman hopes to challenge and change the lives of many. “The purpose of this book is to not judge a book by its cover and take “I can’t” from your inner dialogue…if you look at things from a different perspective, you may just be able to do it.”
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex boldly offers up a contribution to the saturated superhero genre that provides exactly what loyal but fatigued fans of it demand: a different approach. The book’s action-heavy scenes are cleverly weaved into the greater narrative arc of the story, balanced alongside a light air of suspense and a heavy emphasis on the book’s emotional arcs. As a result, Roman’s pacing sets up the events of the book to unfold at a rate that builds excitement and allows for a rich exploration of the story’s characters and their very relatable, age-appropriate struggles.
In addition, Roman’s unique take on superhero literature emphasizes what it means to be a hero to begin with. Therein lies the book’s most compelling feature: the emotional depiction of its characters. The emotional maturity of Roman’s protagonists serves as an incredibly powerful model for young readers. It’s almost as if the characters’ abilities to process and communicate about their experience in healthy ways are their real superpowers after all.
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex has received positive reviews from some of the most well-renowned literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. The Children’s Book Review writes, “Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex is exciting and thought-provoking. It makes for fantastic back-to-school reading.”
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex is an inventive story that offers young adults the opportunity to find something more in their entertainment — something they can carry with them as they encounter growing pains of their own. Readers can purchase a copy at: https://www.amazon.com/Grady-Whill-Templeton-Codex-Superhero-ebook/dp/B0B4T6PWPH/
About the Author
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages.Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then. To learn more about Carole, please visit: http://www.caroleproman.com/
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