With a wild imagination and a supportive friend, Portico nurtures his persona through various secret superhero ‘stunts’. Through his superhero persona, Stuntboy, he puts his wellbeing on the line to ensure his parents hardly fight. The story follows Portico attempting to save his parents from conflict through selfless diversions and shenanigans. Through this, the author showcases a child living with anxiety which worsens with the uncertainty of his parents’ marriage. Thus, adopts a superhero take with the protagonist viewing himself as a stunt boy among superheroes and nemeses. Reynolds focuses on the child’s perspective through this chaotic moment common for most homes in modern society. Stuntboy, in the Meantimeexplores a young mind trying to cope with the anxieties of parental separation and constant arguments in the household. What happens to a child caught in the middle of parental conflicts? That is the crux of the story in this middle-grade graphic novel. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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