Origin of Toni's powers

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I think it would make a child more interested in the story knowing some of Toni's Superhero background. It would really captivate the curiosity of young children.
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Yeah. I definitely think that stating where Toni got his powers would have made the book so much more interesting.
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I believe that the plot and or the way that the book is written is just right considering the age group that it is intended for.
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I think that the power part a the is good because when a 3-4 year starts to read its will grab their attention And the kind and caring part is grate cause kids would try like to be the writer.
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Maybe the author will disclose the origin of Toni's powers in the next book she writes about Tony. I think she did this on purpose. I will definitely enjoy that book also.
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I think the author should not revile where Tony got his powers I think this will make the book more interesting and I think every good story needs a little mystery.
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ea_anthony wrote: 25 Jul 2018, 18:32 I believe R.D Base wanted to show that every child can become a Superhero through good behaviour. I guess most parents would call any child that willingly performs household chores or even just put all their toys in case their own hero. Origin backstory or not, should not detract from the role model Toni the Superhero is being portrayed as.
Yes, I wonder if the superpower might just be Toni's managing to be a really sweet, helpful, interesting kid. So maybe that's the origin of his superpower. I kind of like thinking that average little kids who are striving to do well can feel confident enough in themselves to feel like superheroes. Maybe just my hope. But, a good discussion.
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Eva Darrington wrote: 27 Jul 2018, 19:49
ea_anthony wrote: 25 Jul 2018, 18:32 I believe R.D Base wanted to show that every child can become a Superhero through good behaviour. I guess most parents would call any child that willingly performs household chores or even just put all their toys in case their own hero. Origin backstory or not, should not detract from the role model Toni the Superhero is being portrayed as.
Yes, I wonder if the superpower might just be Toni's managing to be a really sweet, helpful, interesting kid. So maybe that's the origin of his superpower. I kind of like thinking that average little kids who are striving to do well can feel confident enough in themselves to feel like superheroes. Maybe just my hope. But, a good discussion.
Agreed, that's why I believe R.D Base has probably succeeded in making Toni the Superhero the gift that keeps giving.
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I agree with you perfectly. The author must include the source of origin of the book. This will boost the understanding of readers and makes reading interesting. Furthermore, readers gets to know the cultural settings of those group.
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ea_anthony wrote: 25 Jul 2018, 18:32 I believe R.D Base wanted to show that every child can become a Superhero through good behaviour. I guess most parents would call any child that willingly performs household chores or even just put all their toys in case their own hero. Origin backstory or not, should not detract from the role model Toni the Superhero is being portrayed as.
Yes! Very right, a good example he is going to be. Let's create an embellished memory In the kids head. They will always want to be like Toni, because of the benefits in what he has. And i think that's a good one for recommendation and advice.
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Can't the origin of his powers be that he was brought up well? His mom or parents instilled good values and ethics in him.
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Dael Reader wrote: 24 Jul 2018, 20:23 Isn't every kid a superhero at heart? It doesn't matter whether or not he has supernatural powers. He likes to read! That's the only real superpower you need!
Every kid possess some qualities,which if nourished properly turn a child into a real superhero. In this book we see him wearing superhero costume,but at only one place. So we can predict that his happy contribution to "ordinary tasks" is a real source of his strength as he keeps everyone happy. This is a real source of inspiration for kids.
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Alena_Surya wrote: 30 Jul 2018, 22:27 Can't the origin of his powers be that he was brought up well? His mom or parents instilled good values and ethics in him.
I consider this story in a same way. For kids he is a role model character with a good values and ethics. So children can learn from this at a very early stage.
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JideOla123 wrote: 30 Jul 2018, 08:23
ea_anthony wrote: 25 Jul 2018, 18:32 I believe R.D Base wanted to show that every child can become a Superhero through good behaviour. I guess most parents would call any child that willingly performs household chores or even just put all their toys in case their own hero. Origin backstory or not, should not detract from the role model Toni the Superhero is being portrayed as.
Yes! Very right, a good example he is going to be. Let's create an embellished memory In the kids head. They will always want to be like Toni, because of the benefits in what he has. And i think that's a good one for recommendation and advice.
I will be an achievement if children learn good habits through Toni's character. Then this book and Toni's character becomes a source of power for them.
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I agree with you, but at the same time I’m not sure if I do. Though it would be interesting to learn the origins of his powers, I’m not sure how it would fit in the story. I mean, it’d be cool, yes. But what importance does it have with the book? In all honesty, the origins of his powers are fine by being left out.
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