The Deadly Dream Machine
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 43 min read

The Deadly Dream Machine

By J. E. Bright, Gregg Schigiel (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge (Illustrator)

Part of the Superman series

A villain from the future traps Superman to control Earth. Can he break free?

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49 pages· 3,848 words· Est. 43 min read
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Abra Kadabra, a villain from the 64th century, escapes an alien prison to enslave Earth with a mind-control machine. His plan hinges on capturing Superman, the only power source for his weapon. Trapped in a dream-like state, Superman must break free or the world will fall under Kadabra's rule. Can the Man of Steel overcome this futuristic threat and save humanity from a nightmare reality?

From the publisher

ABRA KADABRA, a super-villain from the 64th century, has escaped from an alien prison and returned to Earth! Using a mind-control machine, this futuristic felon hopes to brainwash the entire planet into believing that he’s the rightful ruler. To complete his evil plan, ABRA KADABRA has captured SUPERMAN, the only source of energy strong enough to fuel his high-tech weapon. If the MAN OF STEEL can’t escape his dream-like state and unplug himself from the mind-control machine, the world will soon become a nightmare.

At a glance
Format
Pages
49
Words
3,848
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about superheroesBooks about identityBooks about technologyBooks about solar energyBooks about mind control
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
M
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
137248
Publication
Published
September 1, 2010
First published
August 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781434219787

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