Kid Normal: questions to ask and activities to try
Murph has no superpowers, but he's at superhero school. Kid Normal is a laugh-out-loud adventure about fitting in and being yourself.
What age is it for? Kid Normal is best for ages 8–11. Good for: A normal kid at a school for superheroes.
Kid Normal (Greg James, Chris Smith and Erica Salcedo)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- A normal kid at a school for superheroes
Read a chapter a night. Talk about how Murph's ordinary strengths matter.
What it helps with
- Fitting in
- Hidden strengths
- Friendship
- Humour
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Murph?”
- “Where did he end up?”
- “Why does he hide?”
- “Who are his friends?”
- “What strength did he have?”
- “What’s your normal superpower?”
5-minute activities to try together
Normal power
Name your best ordinary superpower, like kindness or patience.
Hero school
Design a timetable for superhero school.
Free printables: Kid Normal worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- An ordinary boy who becomes a superhero
- Age
- 5-7
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- Best for
- A boy with a very disappointing superpower
- Age
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- Best for
- A superhero who'd rather be normal
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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