"Powerless" By: Matthew Cody

Five Facts About Matthew Cody

• Born in St. Louis, Missouri
• Was a kid who liked stories, but hated books
• Started to like books more as he grew up
• Now lives in Now York City, New York with his family
• His first novel was about him in fifth grade

DEFINITION OF A HERO
A hero is someone who saves other peoples' lives, but does not have to have powers. Fire fighters, police officers, army men, and many other real life people are heroes.

SOME QUALITIES OF A HERO
Some qualities of a hero are flying, invisibility, knowledge, bravery, super strength, selflessness, and many other real and not real powers.

Superpowers We Wish We Had

• Sophie: flying
• Meredith: invisibility
• Daniel: super strength
• Sam: flying

When We Feel Powerless

• Sophie: "When I lose a volleyball game."
• Meredith: "When I sleep."
• Daniel: "When my parents decide on something."
• Sam: "When only adults are around me."

Websites

• "Matthew Cody" website: http://www.matthewcody.com/bio.html
• "Powerless" website: http://matthewcody.com/powerless.html