I received this egalley as part of the ALAN conference and it is kept on a kindle in my classroom. My rating is based on the fact that my students have enjoyed this title and I look forward to when I get the chance to read it.

Jason Reynolds never disappoints! This graphic novel was a beautiful reflection of Black excellence, love, and joy. The comic pieces coupled with the realistic connections makes this a perfect piece to add to any bookshelf for our youth.

Portico is a very memorable character! He'll have you laughing and rooting for him as he learns to navigate his parents having marital problems. Will they get divorced? How will he ever deal with that? Portico learns to lean on his friends while also learning that you shouldn't judge others. Sometimes you might find a friend in the lease expected places. You should always keep your eyes open because you don't know where you'll find a new friend.

This book was alright but not my favorite by Jason Reynolds. I do think that it will do great with my kids at school because all graphic novels fly off the shelf.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid has competition in Stuntboy. Jason Reynolds tells the story of Stuntboy in his signature middle grade voice. I hope that this becomes a series!

This amazing graphic novel, a collaboration between Jason Reynolds and Raul the Third, is a wonderful story about a boy who is coping with changes in his family structure. His parents are splitting up and he has to figure out how to deal with them being apart, when they seemed to be so strongly connected. The art work is wonderful and my students are begging me to get it for the library!

Everyone gets the Frets now and then but Portico Reeves? He's struggling big time. His mom and dad are always fighting. And there's a kid in his apartment building that is THE Worst - Herbert Singletary the Worst, to be precise. Of course, he does have his best friend, Zola. And his cat - New Name Every Day. And, of course, his super powers as - duh, duh, duh - Stuntboy!
Written by Jason Reynolds and illustrated by Raúl the Third - this is an amazing book. The positive community vibe, the mindfulness techniques that Zola teaches Portico, the super hero TV show, and - of course - the cat - stupendous! If you have kids that like DogMan and/or Diary of a Wimpy Kid -- this is the perfect book for them.

I think a lot of my students will love this book. This book was not for me as a reader, but as a woman in her thirties, I clearly am not the target audience. I think this will resonate with a range of young readers who enjoy superheroes, graphic novels, or realistic fiction.

This book was very cute and will do very well with its target audience. It does a great job of combining reality with fantasy in a comic book way. Just a bit hard to really get into though.

I loved this! Jason Reynolds never misses. Stuntboy is such a great representation of anxiety and how to turn what is often perceived as a weakness into a strength.

When well done, a combination of the imagined superhero and real life makes for a a solid read. And Jason Reynolds produces consistently solid writing. Portico is a convincing character, coping with anxiety, bullying, and his parents' fighting without an excessive degree of self-reflection. This makes it meaningful but still accessible for a young audience. The child characters are reasonably complex while the adult characters are kept minimal, since it is not their story.

Very cute graphic novel / early fiction book. Great illustrations and a good story. (My library does not keep it in graphic novels, but I believe that kids who tend to read graphic novels will also enjoy this book.) Interesting take on the words we use and how kids interpret them.....

Jason Reynolds does not disappoint with this story. Anxiety is no joke and I think kids will enjoy this story and learn quite a bit. The art work is awesome too!

because this book was being considered for an all-state read, I was happy to get this advance copy. It is sure to have wide appeal because it has the ever popular Jason Reynolds at the helm with the equally proficient and award winning Raul the III providing the fun graphics. I am not sure this book succeeds on some levels. I found the main character slightly annoying because he related every incident as directly applicable to his own family situation even though we could see it didn't make much sense. I was told that the character has a particular type of autism and that is why he acts as he does. It may have been helpful to have some author notes about this. He seemed so young for his age as he dealt with family, friends, neighbors, and bully. His literal definitions crossed over into his friend's line of thought as well which was surprising that it didn't seem to be the other way around. Then there was the over the top divorce "battle of the goods" between the Mom and Dad, the grandmother's DJ past, and the Lawn chair salesman next door. It just seemed too much. Although the connection between the favorite TV series and real life may have been ok once or twice, I think it was overused. The building super being related to the bully was convenient but the idea that the kids though he actually had superpowers because he was the Super was just another example of the far fetching parts of the story. And how Stuntboy went back and forth with his other identity again didn't ring true. the drawings were definitely fun and added quite a lot of excitement and fun to the story but I just wish the story itself provided the same. The worse bit for me was that there was no ending, only to be continued. Not sure if I want to continue the adventure.

Thank you NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

I love how Reynolds portrays anxiety in this graphic novel in a way that kids can relate to. They story follows Portico, aka Stuntboy, and his adventures when his parents are "in the meantime", issues with friends, and the apartment bully. Each chapter is almost like its own TV episode - the illustrations of each scene really make the story come alive. I will definitely be purchasing a copy for our classroom library - I know I have several students who would enjoy this story or who could totally relate to it!

This was not my favorite book from Jason Reynolds whom I love. I appreciated the premise of a young boy trying to cope with anxiety and working through his parents' split, but I don't think the ideas were fully flushed out. Each chapter left me hanging and the next chapter never pick up the pieces. This novel was disjointed and scatter-brained. However, that could have been the exact feeling Jason Reynolds was going for as he often writes and creates out side of the box of traditional literature. This one for me fell a little short. I will be purchasing this book for my library, because I do think that it will resonate with some of my middle schoolers going through similar situations of anxiety and/or divorce. Just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean that there is a student in my school that would love this book. I did enjoy the illustrations and how color played into the main characters feelings and emotions.

Jason Reynolds not only does it again but always does it. He exudes creativity and Stuntboy encompasses that creativity completely.
There is so much of the trials and tribulations of life in these pages. Anxiety is deftly portrayed by use of language that the readers can relate to, "the frets." Parents separating is delved into as is bullying, which is always a source of angst. Yet, the author defines this with a sense of humor that further drives home its point. Friendship plays a pivotal role also. The characters' problems are written in a manner that the reader can fully comprehend.
The writing is unbelievable. Reynold's description of people and directions on how to observe and participate in various activities are sure to make the readers laugh and understand the realities of the situations at the same time. The illustrations are wonderful. They enhance the written words so well. This is a fun and serious read simultaneously.
Luckily, we are left at the book's conclusion knowing Portico will return. That's the best part!

Another great story by Jason Reynolds. Perfect for Middle schoolers. Portico is Stuntboy. Who is Stuntboy you ask? Stunboy is the guy you call when you are a superhero and you need help. He’s a master at stunts and saving the day which is important because his parents are divorcing and are always in the “meantime”. That’s when he needs to escape and hangout with his friends or the other people in his apartment building. Escape with Stuntboy as he deals with his emotions as his parents go through a divorce and move through “the Meantime.”

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m 100% convinced Jason Reynolds can write anything. I’ve read books of his that are heartfelt, funny, serious, heart-breaking, and heart-breakingly honest. He has such a talent for writing characters that are real, using language and situations that kids can relate to, and bringing to light some of the harsher realities of life. This book was no exception. In it, Reynolds explores a new format for him, in the illustrated novel, and it WORKS. He tackles tough issues like bullying, anxiety, divorce, and family turmoil with humor and the illustrations perfectly bring Portico’s superhero alter ego to life. I really loved how much of the book was framed as a TV show, with each “episode” (chapter) beginning with Stuntboy’s theme song, and all of the “commercial interruptions” as asides to explain something that was going on. I think kids will enjoy the story, relate to Portico’s struggles, and cheer for this new superhero. I will definitely be purchasing this for my library.

This graphic novel would be enjoyed by elementary school boys and girls who are looking for something fun to read. The illustrations of the characters and scenes make the story come alive. Readers can really get a feel for the emotions of the characters. The plot of Portico's parents arguing and separating is relatable but it's good that he has friends to help him get through it.