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Quantum Prophecy: The Awakening [Hardcover]

Michael Carroll (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)


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10 and up5 and upQuantum Prophecy
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.

Michael Carroll delivers an action-packed story in the tradition of the Alex Rider Adventures and the X-Men, with enough twists and intrigue to keep the pages flying by.


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Grade 6-9–Set in the British Isles in the near future, this adventure opens with a celebration of Mystery Day, the anniversary of a battle between superhumans and their enemies, after which the former disappeared. Colin, Danny, and Brian spend their time doing typical boy things. Two of the friends soon begin to experience strange physical changes, like the development of extreme speed and hearing, signaling that superhumans are not truly extinct. And, as they soon discover, neither are the villains from that time. The boys have to join with others of their kind to fight off another attack. A narrative style that features many temporal jumps keeps the story going, while the genuineness of the many male characters makes this title a likely hit with reluctant readers or kids who love adventure. Scenes of tyranny told in cliff-hanger style heighten the tension. Much of the story occurs in the real world, adding to readers' ability to identify with the action. Some names for the superheroes are not entirely inspired, but the simplicity of the story, the chumminess of the boys, and the strong plot outweigh any literary concerns. This is the first in a series; look for the future titles to expand the nascent mythology developed here.–John Leighton, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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About the Author

Michael Carroll lives in Ireland.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Philomel; 1st edition (April 5, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399247254
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399247255
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #800,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quantum: Superhero Book of the Century, June 22, 2009
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Everyone knows the classic super heroes in films and in our old comic books, but did you think that anyone could make a super hero series that can match that? In fact, Quantum is easily the best super hero book I have ever read because it was beyond exciting and the characters were so easy to connect with. From the first page to the last it was nearly impossible to put down the book. Michael Carrol does a great job of keeping multiple story lines going in the book, which wants you to know where every character is in the book. Also, the characters are so much fun to follow. Colin, the main character, is a fun but humble main character, making the book have a happy balance, while Danny is more of an good-evil character. Danny is easily the greatest influence to everyone in the book, so his bipolar way of justice is keeping the book moving just as much as everyone else.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars quantum prophecy, July 31, 2008
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I've never really read a book before. I'm interested in comic books and this is a great story about super humans.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Innovative, June 23, 2010
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When I first started reading this book, I was a bit wary. I was afraid it was going to be a knock-off of Superman or any other Superhero that I have heard about. But I found out that Carroll writes a different take on superhumans and villians, their powers and gadgets, public opinion, the good and bad, and all the grey area in between. I was also a bit worried that it might be a little too "out there" for me. I shouldn't have been worried at all. This is a fantastic action/adventure book! I definately haven't read a book like this before. It blended fantasy with adventure and mystery. In short, it was awesome. There are so many twists and turns that you HAVE to keep turning the pages. This book will keep you reading long into the night.
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