Parents' Guide to

Boots: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 3

By Mary Eisenhart, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Tweens fly planes, join superheroes in epic WWII battle.

Book Kate Hannigan Fantasy 2021
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What's the Story?

Following their spy-defeating exploits of Book 2, Mae, Akiko, and Josie are trying to figure out how they and their friends can rescue all the long-missing superheroes who turn out to be imprisoned in Paris. But they're distracted by a radio bulletin announcing that Nazi spies have been spotted wreaking havoc in Chicago. Which is home to Mae's aunts Janet and Willa, who are pilots, currently training future Tuskegee Airmen for the war effort, so the Infinity Trinity teleports to the Windy City to help. Fortunately, Mae's aunts have taught her to fly a plane. Unfortunately, she's terrified of heights and failure. In the wild adventures that follow, the girls face many obstacles --i ncluding being robbed of their superpowers and having to rely on their regular skills and talents. They also connect with their European counterparts and superhero allies -- but will supervillains and Nazis rule the day?

Is It Any Good?

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Kate Hannigan's lively World War II superhero trilogy's rousing finale celebrates brains, teamwork, diversity, girl power -- and how they're more than a match for supervillains, Nazis, and prejudice. Boots celebrates the exploits (and footwear) of Nazi-busting women and girls, with and without superpowers, working together to get the job done. Impossible or not.

"We were going to find Zenobia, and we'd do it without our capes, masks, or boots. We'd do it with our brains, our wits, and our courage. And if, somehow, we could free the missing superheroes to return to the skies and fight the world's evildoers once again, then all of us -- including our families -- would be safe."

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the superheros in Boots. Why are superheroes such an appealing idea? Do we get powers of our own from reading about them?

  • The superheroes in Boots only have their powers if they're wearing their costumes. Do you have a particular outfit that makes you feel like a superhero? Do you have clothes that make you feel depressed and powerless, but you have to wear them anyway? What are they?

  • Do you think you'd like to be a pilot? How do you think you could make that happen? Who might be able to help?

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