Publication Date: May 2024
Blurb:
What happens when an average kid finds out he has not-so-average powers? And what if the bad guy the CIA expects him to catch is none other than his long-lost great-uncle? Noah Minor must figure out the answers to these questions and more in this action-packed adventure for young readers.
Noah Minor is a pretty average kid. Nothing major has happened in his life except for the time he survived falling sixteen stories as a baby—and he doesn’t even remember it. As he enters seventh grade, Noah is hoping to be less average and more extraordinary like his best friends, trombone prodigy Rodney and the practically perfect Haley. But during a standard vision test, Noah learns that he can manipulate gravity and a special section of the CIA called Gravitas wants to train him. He also learns that his fall twelve years ago wasn’t an accident. It turns out his family’s beloved great-uncle Saul dropped Noah as part of an illegal experiment, and is a wanted fugitive.
Noah is simply ecstatic to learn that he has “super powers” (even though Gravitas refuses to call them that), but he quickly learns that unlocking and harnessing his power isn’t so easy. Plus, it seems Gravitas only wants Noah as bait to capture his great-uncle. But is Uncle Saul really the bad guy—or just the right person to help Noah reach his full potential?
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a middle grade fiction super hero story featuring themes of friendship, power, responsibility, trust and discernment. Overall, reminding children that having cool powers doesn’t make you a hero, it’s what you do with your gifts that matter.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – During bullying some name calling
Sexual Content: None
Violence: Mild – Bullying
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Noah is bullied and initially uses his powers to retaliate. This behaviour isn’t glorified and Noah learns important lessons about being selfless.
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