Catalyst
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2014

Catalyst

Written by S. J. Kincaid

Book #3 in the Insignia series

In a war-torn future, a teen gamer must choose sides in a battle for the solar system's fate.

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In a future where Earth is embroiled in World War III, teen gamer Tom Raines finds himself in the elite Intrasolar Forces. As he trains at the Pentagonal Spire, a mysterious figure emerges, challenging the sinister corporations with unsettling methods. Tom faces a critical choice: align with this enigmatic rebel or uphold the status quo. With the odds stacked against him, Tom must decide if the fight for freedom is worth the risk. Will he stand against the corporations' dark plans, or will he be consumed by the very system he sought to change?

From the publisher

S. J. Kincaid has created a fascinating dystopian world for Insignia, her futuristic science-fiction adventure series perfect for fans of Ender’s Game. Earth is in the middle of WWIII, battling to determine which governments and corporations will control the resources of the solar system.Teen Tom Raines grew up with nothing, some days without even a roof over his head. Then his exceptional gaming skills earned him a spot in the Intrasolar Forces, the country’s elite military training program, and his life completely changed.Now in Catalyst, the explosive series conclusion, dangerous changes have come to the Pentagonal Spire where Tom and his friends train. When a mysterious figure starts fighting against the evil corporations’ horrifying plans, but with methods Tom finds shocking, he must decide which side he’s on.With slim odds of success, is it even worth the fight?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
419
Reading age
13–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~T
AR points
18
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
170728
Publication
Published
October 12, 2022
First published
October 28, 2014
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062093066

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