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Vordak, aka Scott Seegert, engaging FIS students.
Behind the Mask
Visiting Author Excites and Challenges Readers
Among FIS’ stated beliefs is, “Each person is unique and has equal worth.” That belief was demon- strated in clear black and white last November when a famous “literary” super villain visited the Elementary and Upper Schools to share his secrets on how to rule the world.
Vordak the Incomprehensible, a popular character in children’s
literature, looked quite prodigious as he strolled the hallways in his black cape and a mask topped with a giant V. With the help of his accomplices, the Elementary, Upper School and FISW librarians, he held lectures on topics including how to perfect an evil laugh.
Ms. Steidl, the Elementary School librarian coordinated Vordak’s visit. The librarians are responsible for the
Visiting Author Program in the school. We look for authors who create read- ership and excitement, and Vordak definitely does!”
One has to look under the mask, as one would beneath an exciting book cover, to truly understand Vordak and this wildly successful book series.
John Martin, the illustrator and literally the man behind the mask, provided such a peek. Mr. Martin said Vordak
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