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'Ever had a stupid nickname? A rotten run of bad luck? A best friend who just looks on the bright side even when the bright side looks black? Well Eric Vale's got all three, and they're pushing him towards the epic-est of all epic fails!'

Source: Libraries Australia.

'It's Superheroes Week at school and Eric Vale is in for some SUPER surprises. A killer beast, a giant bully, a mutant orang-utan bear and the dreaded Oogily-Boogily Man await him. This looks like a job for Eric Vale, SUPER MALE! But will it end in a SUPER FAIL? Or will Eric finally go from ZERO to SUPER HERO?' (Publication summary)

'Eric Vale is really in trouble this time. In the school office, his parents are very unhappy, and Principal Porter looks like he’s just sat on a whole packet of tacks…

Does Eric have a good explanation for his behaviour, or have mutant vampire zombie werewolf aliens from outer space stolen his brain? Either way, he’s definitely off the rails! ' (Publication summary)