Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World

Wanted: Superheroes #1

by Bryan Davis

Eddie Hertz is a 12-year-old genius who patrols the streets of Nirvana, hoping to foil the schemes of the evil Mephisto. Being small for his age, Eddie relies on a Batman-style gadgets belt and acrobatic skills as well as street smarts and ingenuity.

Eddie has a dream, to become like Damocles, Nirvana's great superhero. To accomplish that goal, Eddie invented a device that theoretically will endow him with superpowers, but using it on himself could be dangerous, maybe even fatal, so he doesn't have the nerve to try it.

When Mephisto unleashes an earthquake machine to terrorize the city, Eddie gains a surprising ally - his quirky eight-year-old sister, Samantha, who comes up with an unexpected way to help in the frantic battle to prevent the impending destruction.

Working as a team, the siblings fight Mephisto in a race against time to save Nirvana and the world from devastating earthquakes, all the while receiving advice from a computerized version of Damocles, who has been rendered incapable of helping in physical form.

Genres: Superheroes, Middle Grade, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Contemporary, Childrens

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2017

About the author

Bryan Davis is the author several speculative-fiction series, including Dragons in Our Midst, Oracles of Fire, Children of the Bard, Dragons of Camelot, The Reapers Trilogy, The Time Echoes Trilogy, Tales of Starlight, Dragons of Starlight, the Oculus Gate, Not So Famous Dog Tales, Astral Alliance, and Wanted: Superheroes.

Bryan and his wife, Susie, have homeschooled their four girls and three boys.

Bryan was born in 1958 and grew up in the eastern U.S. From the time he taught himself how to read before school age, through his seminary years and beyond, he has demonstrated a passion for the written word, reading and writing in many disciplines and genres, including fantasy, theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.

Reviews

[Jane Maree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came to this book hoping for a fun, easy read about kid-superheroes and adventures, and it 1000% met my expectations. I LOVED IT.

The whole story was so unique and well written. Simple, but not simplistic, and there actually were some great plot twists. The superhero elements were so well done, and the theme was great. It strongly reminded me of Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse actually, because I'd just seen that at the cinema, and it was similar in the best way possible.

Middle grade books often have great humour, and this was no exception. I loved the humour scattered through this. It was perfectly balanced and timed exactly how and when it needed to be.

All the main characters were so well written. Eddie reminded me of both Spiderman and Batman at the same time and it was amazing. I love seeing strong sibling relationships in books, and Bryan Davis totally nailed it with Eddie and Sam. Their sibling-ship was so much fun.

I definitely recommend this amazing superhero story. It was exactly the break I needed from my normal YA reads.

[Mackenzie Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved Bryan Davis' writing ever since I found (and promptly fell in love with) Dragons in Our Midst. He has a way with words that really brings a world alive. I admit I was a little apprehensive about Wanted at first, as it's written to cater to 8-12 year olds (middle grade readers). Now I know, kids books are great, but sometimes we get spoiled with all the rich fantasy worlds and agonizing plot twists of young adult and adult fiction and tend to turn up our noses at the kids genre. However, I'd like to politely remind you that C.S. Lewis' Narnia series was written for kids... and so was Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi...and those were fantastic. SO! That being said, having jumped into Wanted expecting full-blown Davis' awesomeness, I was not disappointed one inch.

Eddie and Sam Hertz make a delightful sibling team. I really love reading books with strong sibling pairs, so this one hits top of the list. The chapters were action packed and full of information, puns, and wit. I would definitely recommend this to kids (and adults - trust me, you'll like it too). The theme, while superhero based, resonated with his previous publication of Dragons in Our Midst (I honestly need a better name for this because I want to refer to all 12 books, not just the 4 in that series).

Alongside Eddie and his sister, we'll be introduced to deadly army tanks, a young inventor, a slew of scientific terminology and big words (which had me seriously thrilled), alliteration (!!! awesome, astounding, and altogether amazing!! #abaddonthrowback), and intriguing side-kicks. There will be explosions, danger, poisonous critters, and superhero transformations. Will you join the adventure and watch the battle between Damocles and the hideous Mephisto? What on earth could happen next to the crumbling city of Nirvana?

I can see this book being a big hit for girls, boys, men, and women alike. It's wholesome, hilarious, and fast-paced. There's no romance, no swearing, and no sinister hidden subtext. If I were to reference it to other young-people hits, I'd have to say it's a little like reading a Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novel but far more wholesome (the humour and content differs quite vastly).

Altogether, let's do a break down...

Goodies: Alliterating geniuses (oh my goodness I love this character so much!) | puns galore | a side-kick kitty | Princess Queenie | Dragon in Our Midst vibes | tunnels | (un)natural disasters | awkward family reunions | traps | did I mention alliterating geniuses???!?!?!

Character Development: (3/5) I give props that this is a series, so I'm hoping to see more development and growth in the next installment! I love the scenes near the end that talk about family (I won't give anything away here...go read it for yourself!).
Content Snatchery: (5/5) Super fast-paced, lots of action, lots of destruction and flinging of deadly weaponry, etc etc. The snatchery was unbelievably on point!

Boring Parts: (0, zero) Like I said, it was a super fun read - no boring parts that I could find.
Romance: (0, zero) NONE! I am loudly rejoicing. I hate it when books get side-tracked by a slobbery snogging setup. It ruins the mood in the middle of the action. This is a 100% no-romance book and I adore it.

My eyes are sweating: (1/5) Mostly I was too busy hyperventilating about my favourite alliterating fellow that I didn't have time to let my eyes well up. However, the end of the book was so beautifully written that I may have lost a couple crystals to the sleeve of my sweater... maybe.... *looks away quickly*


SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!! I now pronounce my verdict*....

{My Rating: 5/5}

*I am very much hoping for further alliteration & puns in book 2... I am totally hooked... mostly because of the alliteration... but yes, I truly loved this book...
#alliterationfangirl

[Ashley Bogner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of what I read falls under the YA category–I didn’t read a whole lot of middle-grade books. So I wasn’t sure what to expect with Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World. By the time I finished, though, I decided this was a fun, light-hearted story that made for an enjoyable read.

I will admit that I am obviously not the target audience, so I did find the writing and themes to be a little simplistic. Some elements were extremely cheesy (much like in most superhero movies). In a way, though, the lack of drama and seriousness I usually find in books was refreshing. This was just an exciting, fun story with likable characters. Eddie and his sister, Sam, were an adorable duo of crime fighters and I loved how they stood up for each other.

I recommend this book for younger readers looking for a clever, exciting adventure story.

Thank you to Mr. Davis for providing me with a copy for review!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes I forget that Bryan Davis didn't start out writing awesome semi-allegorical fantasy novels about dragons and Arthurian legend. That books like Reapers and now Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World are in some ways a return to where he began, not a new phenomenon, even as they also let him branch out into new speculative fiction genres. And while I suspect that Mr. Davis's Dragons in Our Midst multi-series will always be one of his best-known works and a major part of his literary legacy, Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World proves that he has more up his sleeves than just modified medieval myth, dark and dismal dystopia, or strange and stunning sci-fi.

In Wanted, Mr. Davis introduces us to a whole new world, storyline, and set of characters, but he does so in a familiar style and with many of what I'd consider his trademark elements. As a result, there's a lot to love about this book. Not least among those is its protagonist, Eddie Hertz, who might have already made the top ten list for favorite Davis characters and who's surprisingly relatable despite the facts that he, (A) is a twelve-year-old boy and I'm a college-age girl, (B) is a storming genius and I am most definitely not, and (C) is running around being a superhero with his even younger sister while I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to write this review. So, yes, he's rather awesome. Other characters are a mixed bag, so I'm not going to go through all of them, but I will highlight two. Damocles is great, and a bit of an unusual take on the standard mentor trope (anyone wondering about my 61% status update- it relates to him, just saying), and Gilbert is just eccentric and wonderful. Definitely my second-favorite character in the book after Eddie. And I love the emphasis on family: the sibling heroes and the fact that Eddie and Sam's mom is actually present in the story and how they all look out for each other. It's lovely.

Moving on from the characters: the plotline is exciting and surprisingly fast-paced, almost too much so at times. Mr. Davis packs a lot of action into not a ton of book space, making this a very exciting read. For a middle-grade book, there's a surprising amount of both action and destruction- none of the destruction described in great detail, but still. It's all good; just surprising. All the cool technology and gadgets are fun as well, as I'd expect from a Davis novel. I'm rather curious how far in the future Nirvana's Earth is, because the infrastructure seems fairly close to our time but some of the tech seems to be miles ahead. (I'm also curious how the pumpernickel Eddie got the materials for some of his inventions, because yeah, there is an explanation but I don't think it really covers what he would've needed for the superhero generator.)

Of course, it wouldn't be a Davis novel without a strong message and theme, and Wanted certainly has those. However, I will note that while the message and theme are in line with Christian beliefs, the book as a whole doesn't seem explicitly Christian, certainly not to the extent that many of Davis's other works are. I'm not saying that's a bad thing; I'm just saying it's unusual for a Davis book. That said, I felt the same and more so about the first Reapers, so maybe it's not so unusual.

Aside from that, there are no significant negatives to Wanted. While there is, as I said, a surprising amount of action and destruction, none of it is described in a way that would be disturbing to most middle-grade readers. There's no romance at all, which is really quite nice for a change. (And it makes perfect sense; one of my pet peeves is when authors try to bring in romance for characters still in their early teens or younger.) There are a few meant-to-be-humorous bits that no one over the age of 10 is likely to find funny, but they're a very, very small part of this novel and show up mostly at the beginning, before stuff gets serious.

Overall, Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is another excellent novel from Bryan Davis. Though it's aimed at middle-grade, young adult and full adult readers will enjoy this exciting story as well. And with an ending like that, well- I hope that there's going to be a sequel, and if there is, I'm definitely looking forward to more adventures with Eddie and the gang!

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review.

[deborah o'carroll (offline during 2026) · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Review posted as part of blog tour, here: https://thepagedreamer.wordpress.com/...)

WANTED: A SUPERHERO TO SAVE THE WORLD is a gripping and delightful read, which I read in a day and couldn’t seem to put down.

Meet Eddie and Samantha (Sam) Hertz. They’re kids, but also superheroes—kind of—and the fate of their city (and the world) is on their small shoulders. Eddie and Sam make a great superhero team, and they have an adorable brother-sister relationship, which I absolutely loved!

Eddie is the one telling the story, and he’s a fantastic hero. This twelve year old is super smart (no pun intended, though he would have intended it because he’s fun like that), and I love all the gadgets he’s made. So fun! He’s heroic too, and goodhearted, and just... I really liked him. :) Eddie’s the best. Eight year old Sam is... well, she’s adorable and I really liked her as well! I especially loved her “superhero name” and how she had a thing with long names, like with the cat. XD She’s awesome. And they’re especially awesome together. :)

I don’t read a lot of Middle-Grade type books, and I’ve only read one superhero novel before this one, so even though both are outside my usual reading zone, I really enjoyed this book and found it to be fresh and unique. Filled with excitement, danger, and edge-of-your-seat suspense and action, it still found time for humor, fun, and kids being kids. I was impressed with how TENSE the story is, keeping me flipping those pages. Super exciting and gripping. I loved watching Eddie and Samantha get out of things with cleverness, gadgets, and occasional superhero strength. ;)

There were so many twists in this story! Some of them I guessed, others were complete surprises. I loved them! It was so fun following the twisting plot and wondering what was going to happen next. Some of the reveals were awesome. I also loved the mystery and suspense, especially how there were a lot of mysterious characters around, and it was hard to know right away if they’re good, or bad, or... what. That was so cool! I always love it when books leave me guessing, and this was excellent in that way. :)

It’s really, really well written. I loved how there was SO MUCH attention to detail, without making it feel bogged down at all. I could see, hear, taste, smell, and feel everything in this setting. It was so vivid and felt like a super-cool movie—in book form, of course (which is the perfect mix for this booklover. ;)).

It has heart and humor too, and some touching or sad moments—I nearly cried a couple of times, when it was sad, or at a very touching adorable part near the end. ^_^ (SO, I wasn’t a fan of the sad things. But I got over it because I really enjoyed the book. :))

I just noticed that I must be getting old, since sometimes I worried about them because earthquakes and peril and swamps and they’re only eight and twelve... ahem. But that’s the point, of course, and having been a teenager myself not so long ago, I didn’t used to think of younger characters in terms of “protect the precious young childs!” It just makes me feel old. XD I do like that it’s suitable for all ages—so many books, even for younger children these days, seem to be dark or inappropriate or just... off, somehow. This one seemed just right for that age or anyone else, too. :)

I also loved how Sam and Eddie’s mom was a part of the story! You don’t see much of that in young adult or middle-grade fiction, and I loved that. :) The other characters were all interesting as well! They were all so unique and quirky. I liked Barney, and Gilbert was unexpected. There’s a certain other character, who’s slightly spoiler-ish, so I won’t say much, but I’m now VERY curious/want to know more about him... or see more of him in a sequel.

Speaking of which... The book doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, but it does leave the door wide open for possible future books. Now I want more about Eddie and Sam and company, because that would be delightful! :D

It’s not an absolute favorite, largely due to being outside my usual favorite genres/age-group, but for what it is, it’s absolutely fantastic and so much fun. :)

Overall, this was an extremely fun, vivid, suspenseful story, for readers of any age—children, young adults, or adults would all enjoy it, I think. I certainly did! Definitely recommend. :)

I received a free copy of this book from the author (many thanks!). These opinions are entirely my own.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eddie Hurtz is a smart kid who dreams of being a superhero, just like his "hero" Damocles. Because of this, twelve-year-old Eddie spends his free time creating batman-style gadgets to help him save the day. On one of his nighttime escapades into the city, he finds Damocles, the real superhero. Damocles is injured and enlists Eddie's aid to help save the city from the evil Mephisto. Eddie's younger sister Samantha soon becomes involved as well, and the two of them team up to stop Mephisto's schemes.

Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is Bryan Davis's newest novel for 8-12 year olds. It is a fun, superhero adventure in which two siblings team up to save the world. They learn valuable lessons about sibling love, sacrifice, and what it actually means to be a hero. Heroes have to face dangers that have major consequences, even if it is the "right" decision. They have to keep going even when they are tired and injured, or else many more people will suffer.

Eddie and Samantha also grow closer as siblings. They have a rocky relationship at times, but they are a team, and teams stick together. Teams are stronger than individuals. Eddie learns to respect Samantha, even though she is younger and has really long names for things for no reason. (Those names added a bit of humor.)

The story is fun, creative, and teaches valuable lessons its readers. Like any superhero story, there is a little bit of danger and violence, but it is easily appropriate for the age group. I enjoyed reading it very much and recommend it to middlegrade (8-12 year old) readers.

I received a complementary copy of this book. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for stating them.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

***I recieved an arc in exchange for a review ... plus blog tour post***

It's a 250 pager, so not too long. It took me about three days to go through, and turned out to be pretty engaging and fascinating.

First, of course I'd like to point out that I am not exactly in the "intended age group". This is an MG novel. I'm going to have to talk about it on my level, plus on a middle grade level.

For my fellow teens, you'd probably enjoy this well enough as a quick easy-to-read-and-understand book. I think you'll love the characters, grin at the twists, nod at the plot, and laugh at the humor. I doubt it will shake you up or that it will give you any huge surprises and you will certainly feel entirely "safe" while reading it. And it may even be a breath of fresh air from the intensity and grittiness of YA.

For MG readers, this book is pretty much perfect. It's completely clean and contains all you are looking for in a good dose. It's easy to follow and understand and it won't bore you at any instance with long winded thoughts, observations, or descriptions xD

Eddie Hertz is an excellent narrator -- relatable too. Not exactly who I am now, but what I was, or could have been :D His struggles are are, for the most part, pretty real, expected, understandable and relatable for a 12-year-old superhero. Sam is such a blast to have around! She's really sweet and hilarious and so completely accurate as a little sister. The sibling relationship was just so spot on the whole time. And these two as a team? I. so. support. GO YOU. Their mom is actually not hugely in there for the first half, but later on oh yeah. And it was surprising + nice the way parents and grown ups were included!

Damocles was basically all you expect in a superhero admired by a kid, and Mephisto was basically ... all you expect in a super villain with a few amazing twists thrown in there ;)

I just love them all and am pretty impressed with the fact that absolutely NO ONE ANNOYED ME AT ALL. Not. once. The characters were definitely the best part. Real and relatable enough -- with some standard "cliche-ness" thrown in to make me grin -- and the humor was totally gold :D

Plot wise, I think it would keep younger readers completely engaged and give them a thoroughly exciting ride. Even for myself I never got bored. I liked it that even though there was this one main goal there were still all these various side problems/issues popping up all the time that had to be dealt with as well.

As for the superhero/villain high tech stuff it was pretty fantastic -- complete with super gadgets and mind blowing technology. It was all explained in such a nice simple way. We need this simplicty in YA, okay? Because my brain's understanding of how technology/magic works = the understanding of a ten year old. *shakes head*

The themes -- while maybe simple to us YA readers -- are probably just perfect for middle graders and they do ring true for me too. I can maybe appreciate them even better? And they meld with the story so well. Not only the explicit themes, but the implicit ones as well. Just by the actions and decisions and examples, I think it's all amazing! It would be healthy reading for anyone xD

And finally, considering the fact that I'm reading superhero stories in order to learn to write them, my appreciation of this is even higher than normal :D So what can I say but, THANK YOU BRYAN DAVIS!

All in all, I think this would make an enjoyable read for all you guys -- BUT ABSOLUTELY THE PERFECT BOOK TO RECOMMEND/GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SIBLINGS/FRIENDS/COUSINS!!!

So what are you waiting for? Go add it to your tbr!

[Kate Willis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up as an impulse buy in an effort to support a Christian bookstore that was closing. I'm always on the lookout for more fantastic superhero fiction, and I thought this book might be one to share with my younger siblings. While it had some cute/super cool moments, I came away with pretty mixed feelings.

Let's do the negatives first just so this can end on a positive note… :D

Things I Disliked
1. Technical difficulties, as in, I had trouble understanding some of the descriptions of the tech just because it was so out of this world and detailed.
2. While it’s realistic, them searching the city for the others and narrowly missing them over and over slowed the story down way too much.
3. It got much darker than I was expecting. I could pardon it earlier by pretending Eddie was actually sixteen like he seemed (*grins sheepishly*), but near the end the kids were in sooo much danger and very threatened by the bad guy that I couldn’t really enjoy it anymore or share it like I hoped. :(
4. It was just a little more bizarre than is my taste?

Things I Liked
1. The tech was super cool. I loved how good Eddie was at inventing things, though he still had some things to learn, which was a nice touch. His tech from Damocles was really neat. Also, holograms. O.o.
2. All the stuff about what truly makes someone a superhero. My heart! <3
3. Family relationships. Eddie’s relationship to his little sister Sam was equal parts relatable, hilarious, and adorable. And they took their super awesome mom on the adventure! :D
4. Actually helpful, cool law enforcement. I feel like that might not get portrayed enough.
5. The ever-changing superhero names of Sam. :P (And Eddie might be more brilliant than I thought because he always remembered the latest one??!)
6. When Eddie would tell a really clever joke and Sam would totally not get it. XD Their age gap showed sometimes…
7. Damocles. Seriously, the coolest. I pictured him as a cross between Wasabi from Big Hero 6 and Mack from Agents of Shield. He has the best gadgets, yes, but I really fell in love with his gentle wisdom. Such a cool character.
8. BEST CHAPTER TITLES EVER. Chapter one was literally titled “How Can You Have a Secret Identity When You Share a Bedroom with Your Sister?” And they just got better from there. ;)

Just a note, children were in extreme danger including being shocked by electric cuffs, using a machine with sickening side effects, going through a swamp full of scorpions and snakes, being threatened to be buried alive, and passing through a part of town that was very dangerous. There were also several earthquakes and two deaths, one in the past/offscreen (though the details surrounding it ended up being disturbing.)

Altogether, while this had some very fun moments, I personally felt like it fell short of its potential. Though Damocles was amazing...

[Tracey Dyck · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun middle grade superhero adventure by one of my favorite authors!

Full of heart and sprinkled with puns, this tale of a brother-sister duo is fast-paced, entertaining, and even carried a few plot twists. Eddie’s positive relationship with Sam was especially refreshing in a sea of characters who hate their siblings. And—bonus—Mom was a cool person and wasn’t just relegated to the sidelines. (What a novel idea!)

With a grin-inducing setup for book 2, this book is the perfect thing to hand over to young readers. Maybe it’ll even prime them in advance for Bryan Davis’s YA works that they can pick up in a few years.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guys!! A totally sweet book! <3 My review is coming on Friday the 22nd! :)

[Viola Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

There is nothing wrong with this book but I just didn't enjoy some of the content and don't expect that my daughters will either. However, 10-year-old boys will probably love the fight scenes and creepy crawly creatures that are a big part of this story.

Full Review on Substack: https://momsmusings.substack.com/i/13...

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted sprints into its start, and the plot curves about in a way that makes it seem like it’s going to be your classic, fun, fairly straightforward kids’ story. But it turns out to be way more nuanced than that: it has that perfect kind of storytelling that never really lets up; every time an issue seems half-resolved, something else spikes up in front of them. There’s always something new we have to find out, some new problem we have to solve, and it captured my attention from start to finish. The story goes from middle-grade exciting to mega epic out of nowhere, building expertly on the basic plot ideas to create something that I as an older reader found intriguing, surprising, and wholly entertaining.

Another thing I noticed is that it’s a rather advanced story for the MG age group: it’s significantly less intense than YA's of this sort, but it is still a little intense. There’s no talking down; the story already assumes the reader can handle bigger concepts and more dangerous situations. Rather than softening the issues, Wanted puts Eddie, Sam, and therefore the reader, right on the realistic level with the superhero of the story, giving the kids a real sense of risk and responsibility. In a way I’ve never seen another story accomplish, Wanted acts as a bridge book between most MG’s and YA’s, offering young readers a taste of something grander, before they dive all the way into the YA side. Masterfully executed, it was originally told and absolutely epic.

If you'd like to read more of my thoughts on this book, the full review will be live tomorrow, September 23rd 2017, on Verbosity Reviews.

[Matthew Sampson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is a cohesive, streamlined and fast-paced book, and one I've looked forward to for no short time. The story shows many of the hallmarks of Davis's style, including clever plot twists, odd technology and enjoyable characters.

The pace and succinct writing show that this book is clearly an entry in Davis's later works. While his work has certainly gained something from the developments in his style, sometimes I think they've lost something too. Sometimes it's those random moments that are most memorable: those off-topic conversations that add characterisation and humour without really addressing the plot, the drips and drops of background information that you remember for no apparent reason. Still, this is a small complaint in the long run and has little effect on how I view the book.

I remember Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World as going, going, going. Tight plot, good action, solid characterisation. Humour for kids, some of which I didn't appreciate and wouldn't read to my younger siblings. Aside from that, my main issue with the story was Mastix and its predictable use at the end. Mastix only begins to work for Eddie once he has demonstrated the character of a superhero, and he only gets around to that at the end. The thematic purpose is clear, and the same thing worked well with Excalibur in Davis's The Candlestone because Excalibur was a magic sword. However, I felt that a mindreading whip (that's correct, look it up) is a bit over the top, even for a Davis novel. So its thematic use felt a bit artificial. Overall, not a bad book, and I would consider reading it again.

Rating: 3 stars (Interesting. Enjoyable. I might reread it.)

[Alan Kimball · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good yarn for young kids. Eddie Hertz and his sister Samantha are likable characters..

[Sarah Bartlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story felt a little jumbled and back and forth… but my 7 year old daughter LOVED it. It’s worth 5 stars for that alone. Being clean, fun and free of the woke agenda, I’m happy! Onto book 2!

[Winston Crutchfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you do when your hero dies in your arms and bequeaths you his entire legacy. Also, you're only twelve years old. For Eddie Hertz and his unexpectedly superpowered eight-year-old sister, you do everything you can think of to convince the world that the real hero is still in the fight. Also, you've got to keep Mom from finding out or she'll worry, and she's got enough to worry about just trying to pay all the bills. There's a lot that confusing to Eddie, even though he's a genius, he's still a kid. In one instant of loss, the fate of his city, his home, his family lands squarely on his shoulders, and it is too much for one kid to bear alone. It's a good thing he's not as alone as he thinks. No obscene language, graphic violence, or sexual content. Just a solid, coming-of-superhero-age story.

[E. Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, action-packed story with heroic characters, a villainous villain, and a twisting plot. Perfect for any Middle-grade superhero fans!