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  • Published: 15 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780375844898
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $22.99

Powerless




Now in paperback: Matthew Cody's action-filled superhero adventure!

Superheroes soar in this promising debut—and they’re kids!

Twelve-year-old Daniel, the new kid in town, soon learns the truth about his nice—but odd—new friends: one can fly, another can turn invisible, yet another controls electricity. Incredible. The superkids use their powers to secretly do good in the town, but they’re haunted by the fact that the moment they turn thirteen, their abilities will disappear—along with any memory that they ever had them. Is a memory-stealing supervillain sapping their powers?

The answers lie in a long-ago meteor strike, a World War II–era comic book (Fantastic Futures, starring the first superhero, Johnny Noble), the green-flamed Witch Fire, a hidden Shroud cave, and—possibly, unbelievably—“powerless” regular-kid Daniel himself.

Superhero kids meet comic book mystery in this action-filled debut about the true meaning of a hero.

  • Published: 15 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780375844898
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $22.99

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Praise for Powerless

"A wholly satisfying debut."--Publishers Weekly

"A fantastic story, thrillingly told. This book has a superpower--you can't put it down."--Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Trilogy

"An intriguing premise, appealing characters, and a straightforward narrative arc with plenty of action as well as some serious moments. A mystery and adventure treat for middle-school boys, who will clamor for a sequel."--Booklist

"A satisfying and genre-blending read [with] broad appeal."--The Bulletin

"A loving tribute to comic books and superhero stories . . . definitely a good pick for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal

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