Discover the surprising origins of the legendary caped crusader in this entertaining picture book biography for young fans of Batman and superheroes

Batman's biggest secret is not Bruce Wayne . . .

Every Batman story is marked with the words, "Batman created by Bob Kane." But that isn't the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was co-creator of Batman.

Cartoonist and popular Batman artist Ty Templeton brings Marc Tyler Nobleman's exhaustive research to life. Perfect for reluctant readers and those bridging from easy readers to longer narratives, this classic underdog story will inspire all readers to take ownership of, and pride in, their work.

Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 07/01/2012
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781580892896
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151692 / Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman


Award: 2014 Beehive Awards Nominee - Informational
Award: 2014 Rhode Island Children's Book Awards Nominee - Grades 3-6


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2012
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Booklist 08/01/2012 pg. 62
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 93
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2012
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 82
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 160 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman, which received multiple starred reviews and was named an American Library Association Notable Book. Due to discoveries Marc made in his research, the book also landed on the front page of USA Today. Marc never dressed as Batman for Halloween, but he was Robin twice (and Superman three times). Today, he lives with his family in Maryland. He reveals his research secrets and promotional gambles at noblemania.blogspot.com.