9780802795175

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Walker Childrens

On sale:

May 2009

Price:

$7.99

Format:

Paperback

Size:

5.0625 x 7.75 in

Pages:

256 pp

Ages:

10-14

Grades:

5-8


ISBN-13: 9780802795175

ISBN-10: 080279517X



Council of Evil

By Andy Briggs

Book Description

If you could download superpowers to fight for good or evil, would you be a HERO or a VILLAIN?

Jake Hunter is your quintessential bully-tough, mean, and misunderstood. While he likes the power gotten from picking on the nerdy kids, he's sick of his dumb buddies, and he craves some adventure in his dull life. So when he stumbles upon a Web site called Villain.net that lets him download superpowers, he's eager to try out the laser vision and the radioactivity. But when he joins forces with a supervillain named Basilisk, Jake must decide if he truly wants to accept the consequences of being a villain. And of course, little does he know that Hero.com is out there too, recruiting teens for the other side. . . .
“Tweens and younger teens who have wished for super powers will be drawn to this interesting concept, and there will be plenty of action to keep them reading.”—Booklist

“The excitement pops off the pages. Kids who enjoy DC and Marvel style superheroes will like this superhero comic in novel format. Featuring plenty of fight sequences, secrets, and advanced or prototype technology, this book will appeal to fans of Alex Rider or Danger Boy.”–School Library Journal

“Here are nine words to describe it: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!!!” – Sarah, 11 years old, on ‘Good Reads with Ronna’

“An enjoyable, fast-paced adventure about one boy’s corruption and addiction to power.” – Suite 101 (Online)