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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

Part One: The Welcome Wall

In which we are introduced to Dante and his single mother and learn that on the morning of his twelfth birthday, he experiences something incredible: he is struck by lightning. He is fine, but it begins a series of events that leads him to the neighborhood welcome wall where he receives a message that changes everything.
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The extra thickness of these pancakes makes them perfectly suited to being stuffed with goodies. Try them with Dante's peaches and pecans or whatever else you can imagine up. Then, get ready for an incredible day.
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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

Part Two: The Restaurant

When Dante's grandfather gifts him a week of 'wayfinding camp" for his birthday, Dante discovers that the camp is really about more than…

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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

Part Three: The Museum

While visiting a museum on a school trip, Dante inquires about a painting of the Violet Crown, and is invited to a special…

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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

Part Four: The Sculptures

Dante meets four other 12-year-olds who will join him in the Violet Crown, and they learn what they all have in common.

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