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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018
Trial by Fire
Written by Chris A. Bolton · Illustrated by Kyle Bolton
Book #1 in the SMASH series
A fifth-grader gains superpowers but learns heroism is more than strength.
4.4 Goodreads · 10 ratings
160 pages· GN340L
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Bookroo's summary
Fifth-grader Andrew Ryan's dream comes true when he inherits the powers of his superhero idol, Defender. But as he navigates the challenges of crime-fighting, Andrew discovers that true heroism requires more than just super strength. Can he balance school life with the responsibilities of a hero, or will the weight of his new abilities prove too much? Dive into Andrew's journey as he learns what it truly means to be a hero beyond the cape and powers.
From the publisher
“The full-color artwork is full of kinetic energy. . . . Smash pays homage to the genre while adding tweaks that make it all feel fresh.” – School Library JournalSuper strong. Super fast. Super young! When Andrew Ryan accidentally inherits the strength and abilities of his superhero idol, Defender, his dreams may have just come true. . . . or NOT. Fighting crime isn’t easy when you’re in the fifth grade, and it takes a lot more than superpowers to be a hero.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- GN340L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 161175
Publication
- Published
- May 8, 2018
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763654061
- LCCN
- 2012947720
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