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Kraatz, Jeramey
5 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Space Runners series.
Having survived an initial alien attack in The Moon Platoon, Benny and his companions are stranded at the Lunar Taj with no Earth-bound communications. When a rogue scientist seizes control of the Taj to exterminate the aliens, Benny struggles to find a peaceful solution and preserve both species. Despite the familiar invasion scenario, thrilling action and a compassionate hero will please sci-fi fans.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
(4)
4-6
Space Runners series.
Benny leaves his hardscrabble desert life on Earth when he and a hundred other children are chosen to visit philanthropist Elijah West's lunar resort. After uncovering the truth behind their visit, Benny and his new friends must convince their fellow scholarship winners to help stop an impending alien invasion. An appealing hero and interesting gadgetry will help sci-fi fans overlook the tired alien-invasion scenario.
Reviewer: Russell Perry
(3)
4-6
Cloak Society series.
Determined to save Sterling City from the Cloak Society, the tween Cloak defectors and Junior Rangers rescue Lone Star and Lux. The two superheroes lost their powers in the Gloom, however, and it will take everyone working together to destroy the supervillains once and for all. Expertly balancing action and emotion, this solid conclusion nicely wraps up the superhero series.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(3)
4-6
Cloak Society series.
After their villainous parents defeat Sterling City's superheroes, telekinetic tween Alex and his fellow supervillains-in-training team up with the Junior Rangers of Justice to find the missing heroes and restore order to their city. This light, entertaining kids-with-superpowers tale is sure to be a hit with fans of the superhero genre and comics like Marvel's Avengers.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(3)
4-6
Twelve-year-old fourth-generation supervillain Alex, who has telekinetic powers, finds himself questioning his family's values after he saves a teenage superhero's life. With a full cast of engaging super-powered tweens, and a unique focus on everyday life as a villain-in-training, this book will appeal to kids keen on the hero genre and comics like Marvel's Avengers. Kraatz leaves ample room for future installments.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
5 reviews
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