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Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin!
Beyond Superhero School—Let the Games Begin! It’s time to play! Join our teenage Superheroes as they guest star on Unleash Your Wild Side, a thrilling live TV game show. They’ll face the mental challenge of fighting their most extreme fears in front of the whole world and the physical test of surviving in the show’s Environmental Dome. They’ll learn more about each other’s greatest strengths and deepest doubts than they’d ever imagined. But is this really just a game? When the villainous VORK employs the most evil demon of all to manipulate Team HOPE behind the scenes, they start to wonder if they are participants—or prey. In this action-packed adventure, will friendship, loyalty, and even Superpowers be enough to win the day?
Award-winning writer Gracie Dix is a college student and the author of two previous books set in the VORK world. She has been creating stories since she could hold a pencil. When Gracie isn’t writing, she is most likely with animals. She can also be found singing, creating art, or volunteering. She loves travel, her family, and is a loyal friend. When she’s not in school, Gracie lives in Dallas, Texas with her beloved dogs, Sandy and Lily, and her sassy cat, Ruthie.
Award-winning writer Gracie Dix is a college student and the author of two previous books set in the VORK world. She has been creating stories since she could hold a pencil. When Gracie isn’t writing, she is most likely with animals. She can also be found singing, creating art, or volunteering. She loves travel, her family, and is a loyal friend. When she’s not in school, Gracie lives in Dallas, Texas with her beloved dogs, Sandy and Lily, and her sassy cat, Ruthie.
508 pages, Paperback
Published April 25, 2025
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Gracie Dix
4 books49 followersMy parents tell me I've been writing since I could hold a pencil. What I know is that I have always loved writing! I love creating the characters I care about, their families and friends, the exciting worlds they live in, and how they conquer their challenges! If I'm not writing (or doing high school homework), I'm probably singing, watching TV or YouTube, or chilling with the two most wonderful dogs in the world -- Snowball and Sandcastle "Sandy." Of course, I also love hanging out with my friends, my parents, and my brother Nate, whenever he's home from college.
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September 11, 2025
Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin! by Gracie Dix is an exhilarating return to the world of teens discovering their powers, friendships, and responsibilities, all wrapped up in a story full of danger, fun, and heart.
The story begins with a group of best friends navigating their way through school, friendships, and, of course, their ever-growing superpowers. Their unique abilities put them in extraordinary circumstances, but at its core, this is a story about teamwork, courage, and learning to balance the ups and downs of growing up.
Determined to help his father and fight against a threat, Spencer makes the difficult decision to step away from school and his best friends. With VORK’s goal of exterminating every superpowered individual, his choice proves his bravery. At the same time, the world is becoming increasingly unstable. Nick’s father warns of a surge in drug dealers wielding strange and deadly weaponry, a clear sign of VORK’s growing criminal empire.
As the title suggests, this installment is brimming with challenges, competitions, and games, but these are not just any schoolyard contests. Instead, they are high-stakes trials that test the teens' strength, skill, and trust in themselves and each other. Readers will quickly discover that beneath the action-packed adventures lie important lessons about loyalty, responsibility, and the choices we make when faced with adversity.
Meanwhile, the Mackenzie twins stumble into an unexpected adventure. After watching a game show, they are invited to participate in a two-week survival challenge inside the Environmental Dome. With permission from their school, they invite their friends along, turning what should have been a unique learning opportunity into yet another battle for survival.
Inside the Environmental Dome, the true test begins. Not only must the friends endure grueling physical survival challenges, but they also face their darkest fears, laid bare before each other and a watching world. The emotional stakes are high, as all the characters risk exposing vulnerabilities they would rather keep hidden. Yet through these trials, their bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested, strengthened, and ultimately redefined.
Gracie Dix has a natural ability to capture the voice of her young characters, giving them authenticity and charm. The group of friends’ friendship feels genuine, their dialogue snappy and realistic, while their circle of friends adds both humor and heart to the story. Younger readers will especially enjoy the imaginative use of powers, while parents and teachers will appreciate the underlying messages about honesty, perseverance, and working together.
The pacing is fast and engaging, with twists and surprises around every corner. Just when readers think they have figured out the outcome of a challenge, Dix throws in a clever twist that keeps the pages turning. The blend of humor, excitement, and emotion creates a balance that makes the book appealing to both middle-grade and young adult audiences.
Quill says: For fans of superhero tales who want more than just battles and powers, Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin! offers the best of both worlds: thrilling adventure and heartfelt storytelling. Gracie Dix delivers another winner for young readers!
The story begins with a group of best friends navigating their way through school, friendships, and, of course, their ever-growing superpowers. Their unique abilities put them in extraordinary circumstances, but at its core, this is a story about teamwork, courage, and learning to balance the ups and downs of growing up.
Determined to help his father and fight against a threat, Spencer makes the difficult decision to step away from school and his best friends. With VORK’s goal of exterminating every superpowered individual, his choice proves his bravery. At the same time, the world is becoming increasingly unstable. Nick’s father warns of a surge in drug dealers wielding strange and deadly weaponry, a clear sign of VORK’s growing criminal empire.
As the title suggests, this installment is brimming with challenges, competitions, and games, but these are not just any schoolyard contests. Instead, they are high-stakes trials that test the teens' strength, skill, and trust in themselves and each other. Readers will quickly discover that beneath the action-packed adventures lie important lessons about loyalty, responsibility, and the choices we make when faced with adversity.
Meanwhile, the Mackenzie twins stumble into an unexpected adventure. After watching a game show, they are invited to participate in a two-week survival challenge inside the Environmental Dome. With permission from their school, they invite their friends along, turning what should have been a unique learning opportunity into yet another battle for survival.
Inside the Environmental Dome, the true test begins. Not only must the friends endure grueling physical survival challenges, but they also face their darkest fears, laid bare before each other and a watching world. The emotional stakes are high, as all the characters risk exposing vulnerabilities they would rather keep hidden. Yet through these trials, their bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested, strengthened, and ultimately redefined.
Gracie Dix has a natural ability to capture the voice of her young characters, giving them authenticity and charm. The group of friends’ friendship feels genuine, their dialogue snappy and realistic, while their circle of friends adds both humor and heart to the story. Younger readers will especially enjoy the imaginative use of powers, while parents and teachers will appreciate the underlying messages about honesty, perseverance, and working together.
The pacing is fast and engaging, with twists and surprises around every corner. Just when readers think they have figured out the outcome of a challenge, Dix throws in a clever twist that keeps the pages turning. The blend of humor, excitement, and emotion creates a balance that makes the book appealing to both middle-grade and young adult audiences.
Quill says: For fans of superhero tales who want more than just battles and powers, Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin! offers the best of both worlds: thrilling adventure and heartfelt storytelling. Gracie Dix delivers another winner for young readers!
September 20, 2025
Let The Games Begin! picks up right after Gracie Dix's Welcome to Superhero School and throws us straight into the lives of a group of teens who are trying to navigate the awkward balance of being both teenagers and superheroes. Their old school is gone, and now they are forced to attend a “normal” high school, hiding their powers while still facing dangers, bullies, and the ever-present shadow of VORK. It’s a story about friendship, secrets, and resilience, wrapped in a mix of action, humor, and heartfelt moments.
I loved how much energy pulses through the writing. The dialogue feels natural, and the banter between characters often made me smile. Some scenes, like Nick’s struggles with PTSD triggered by a history class video, hit harder than I expected. Those moments reminded me that beneath the flashy powers, these kids carry real pain and complicated histories. The story rushed from fight to fight. The momentum kept me turning pages, eager to see what the group would stumble into next.
I also loved how the friendships felt genuine. The teasing, the loyalty, and the occasional tension reminded me of my own messy and chaotic friendships when I was younger. A few lines of dialogue leaned cheesy, but honestly, that gave the book its charm. The heart of the story, the kids sticking together, was a wonderful heartbeat that consistently beat throughout the novel. Dix crafts the kind of book that makes you remember how important it felt to belong to a group, especially when the world seemed confusing or hostile.
Let the Games Begin! is perfect for readers who love fast-paced adventure, quirky humor, and found-family dynamics. It’s a book I’d hand to middle schoolers who want something fun but also real enough to stir up emotions. And for anyone who ever felt like an outsider trying to hide a part of themselves, this story hits home in a surprisingly tender way.
I loved how much energy pulses through the writing. The dialogue feels natural, and the banter between characters often made me smile. Some scenes, like Nick’s struggles with PTSD triggered by a history class video, hit harder than I expected. Those moments reminded me that beneath the flashy powers, these kids carry real pain and complicated histories. The story rushed from fight to fight. The momentum kept me turning pages, eager to see what the group would stumble into next.
I also loved how the friendships felt genuine. The teasing, the loyalty, and the occasional tension reminded me of my own messy and chaotic friendships when I was younger. A few lines of dialogue leaned cheesy, but honestly, that gave the book its charm. The heart of the story, the kids sticking together, was a wonderful heartbeat that consistently beat throughout the novel. Dix crafts the kind of book that makes you remember how important it felt to belong to a group, especially when the world seemed confusing or hostile.
Let the Games Begin! is perfect for readers who love fast-paced adventure, quirky humor, and found-family dynamics. It’s a book I’d hand to middle schoolers who want something fun but also real enough to stir up emotions. And for anyone who ever felt like an outsider trying to hide a part of themselves, this story hits home in a surprisingly tender way.
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