Series: Quantum Prophecy - Author: Michael Carroll - Ages 11+

The Awakening
Book 1

What's the Story?
It has been ten years since the great battle that wiped out all the superhumans. Whether they all died that day or simply lost their powers and blended back into society, only one thing is certain: They are gone. Or are they? Thirteen-year-olds Danny and Colin have recently begun changing. How can they explain Danny’s newfound ability to move at the speed of light, or Colin’s surprising strength? They can’t, but their parents—the lost generation of superhumans—can. They have been watching and waiting for these changes. So have others—and not everyone is happy about the boys’ new powers. Some will do anything to stop them.

Reviews

"This series is a fun and exciting read, especially for middle school boys. It is not too violent and the adult language is kept to a minimum. The characters are likable and act just like other teenagers. There is of course a sidelined love interest for the girl reader, but the focus in on the action." - Brighthub

"THE AWAKENING is packed with fast-paced action that reluctant readers, especially boys, will really enjoy." - Teen Book Review

"Despite the lack of action, this was a really good book. The pacing was good, the characters were excellent, and the story was very interesting. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series." - All By Myself

"This is a must read for anyone who's dreamed of having super-powers. If you love conspiracy theories this book abounds with them" - Books 2 Escape Reality

"A lot of superhero books have been popping up so needless to say I was a bit leery (I mean how could it be better than Chance Fortune…which totally rocked!)  But I started reading it and found myself in an action-packed well developed fantasy book." - Books 4Ever

The Gathering
Book 2

Reviews

"I cannot begin to tell you how well-written this book is. Carroll has really thought out his alternate history and how superheroes would affect it. I zoomed through this book ..." - Books 2 Escape Reality

The Reckoning
Book 3

Reviews

"Readers should definitely check out the first two books in the series before diving into this one or they will have a tough time with knowing who is who. There is a broad cast of primary and secondary characters that allow for rich storytelling..." - Blogster

"While the plot may seem a bit overdone for some, it is the tried and true storytelling of classic superhero story. Well paced and full of excitement and epic battles between super-powered teens, this third book in the series stops with a great cliffhanger and room for more books to follow." - Southbury Library

"While the names and aliases...make following the characters kind of complicated, this chapter in the saga goes far in tidying up at least a few loose ends. Of course, there is more to come, and I am sure the adventure won’t stop! " - Kiss the Book

Super Human
Book 1 
(Prequel to the Quantum Prophecy Series)

Reviews

"Super Human is the first book in a new series by the author of the Quantum Prophecy trilogy (Quantum himself even makes a cameo appearance). For continuity geeks, it’s actually a prequel to the ... [Quantum] Prophecy books". -  Superhero Novels

"An excellent prequel to the Quantum Prophecy books, Super Human is a must for fans of the series or for fans of the superhero story. A good choice for middle school boys who just can’t get excited for books, this has plenty of action and fight scenes, but is really minimal on gore." - Southbury Library

"This is so definitely for those middle grade readers who have developed a taste for the go-go pace of Percy Jackson, for exciting, action-movie-esque books like the Alex Rider series and Margaret Peterson Haddix's books." - Pink Me

The Ascension
Book 2
(Prequel to the Quantum Prophecy Series)

Reviews

"All in all readers will absolutely love The Ascension. The characters are interesting and well developed, their powers fascinating, the action non-stop, and the writing superb. This is a great read for anyone (especially preteen and teenage boys), and I can’t wait for the next in the series." - Watchamacallit Reviews

"Overall, I liked The Ascension way more than I did Super Human. Which is awesome, considering the fact that I really, really liked Super Human. Now though, I’m left wondering if Michael Carroll, the author, plans to write a third novel. I sure hope so." - Taking A Break

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Official Author's/Series site - Michael Carroll

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Book Trailer for Super Human - 
Book 1 in the Quantum Prophecy Prequel Series

Book Trailer for Ascension - 
Book 2 in the Quantum Prophecy Prequel Series

Jack Blank Trilogy - Author: Matt Myklusch - Ages: 9+

The Accidental Hero
Book 1

What's the Story?
All Jack Blank knows is his bleak, dreary life at St. Barnaby’s Home for the Hopeless, Abandoned, Forgotten, and Lost, an orphanage that sinks further into the swampland of New Jersey with each passing year. His aptitude tests predict that he will spend a long, unhappy career as a toilet brush cleaner. His only chance at escape comes through the comic books donated years ago to the orphanage that he secretly reads in the dark corners of the library. Everything changes one icy gray morning when Jack receives two visitors that alter his life forever. The first is a deadly robot straight out of one of his comic books that tries its best to blow him up. The second is an emissary from a secret country called the Imagine Nation, an astonishing place where all the fantastic and unbelievable things in our world originate - including Jack. Jack soon discovers that he has an amazing ability--one that could make him the savior of the Imagine Nation and the world beyond, or the biggest threat they've ever faced.

What's the Buzz?

"I was thinking the story was going to be similar to other series out there, but it is really exciting and different.  I like the story plot in the book because it is about all the ideas in comic books being real in the Imagine Nation." - Erik from This Kid Reviews Books guest blogging @ Bookworm Blather 

"In a market where we could really use a hero, Jack Blank looks to be more than the answer." - The Trades

"I really think young readers will like this book, especially boys. It is full of action, mystery, robots and comic books." - The Write Path

The Secret War

Book 2

What's the Buzz?

"The ending was filled with twists. There was one in particular that made me gasp and freak out until my sister got mad at me (sorry Hannah!). Fast-paced and interesting, it was incredibly intense for a middle-grade novel, and could knock some of the young adult books that I’ve read off their pedestals." - Words Like Silver

"I love that there's a place where super heros live and that there's a book where anything is possible and that allows readers imaginations to take flight." - Mundie Kids

What Else Ya Got?


Official Author/Book Series Site - Jack Blank

Video

Author Matt Myklusch talks about creating the Imagine Nation

Did You Know?

When the Accidental Hero was first released it had a different title & cover.  The first release was named "Jack Blank & The Imagine Nation".  Why did they change the name?  I don't know.  Am I supposed to know everything?  Do I look like a genius? What do you mean no? What kind of a wisecrack is that? You don't have to be so mean you know. Geez.  Anyway, here's the original cover to the first book.

Series: Daniel X by James Patterson - Ages 10+

The Dangeous Days of Daniel X

Book 1

What's the Story?

Yes, it's true: Daniel X is special. X-traordinarily special.


He may be just a kid, but Daniel is strong enough to fight anything in the world. And it's a good thing, because not many guys you meet have a host of deadly criminals hunting them to the ends of the Earth. And none of them are extraterrestrials. 


Daniel is the only one who might be able to eliminate every last intergalactic evil on the List of Alien Outlaws on Terra Firma. Because the greatest superpower isn't to be part spider and part man, or to cast magic spells - the ultimate gift is the power to create. - Publishers Summary

What's the Buzz? 
Blog Critics
Book Bloggers Diary
Armchair Interviews

REVIEWS BOOK 2 WATCH THE SKIES
A Book Bloggers Diary
My Reading Room
Books 4 Hearts

REVIEWS BOOK 3 DEMONS & DRUIDS
Teen Reads
Story Snoops

REVIEWS BOOK 4 GAME OVER
BookReporter
Bettina's Book Club


More Reviews @. . .
Barnes & Noble --- GoodReads

What Else Ya Got?


OFFICIAL SERIES SITE/ AUTHOR SITE
Max-Dan-Wiz - This is the official site for all three of James Patterson's kids series.  The other two series are Maximum Ride and Witch & Wizards.  Both Max & Wiz are series for older readers (12+), but the site is for kids of all ages.


Besides the Official Daniel X site, Patterson also has another great site dedicated to kids and reading.  If you're looking for more great books to read, go check out Read Kiddo Read.


BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!
Besides the 4 books in the Daniel X series, there's also 3 graphic novels.  Daniel X Alien Hunter & Daniel X the manga vol. 1 are both retellings of the first book in the series "Dangerous Days" while vol 2 of the manga is a graphic novel version of Book 2 "Watch the Skies".