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470 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin |
August, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-9561-6$16.99
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4-6
Orphan Jack has few prospects--until being carried off on a voyage where he must figure out who he is while protecting himself from an alien horde. The story is essentially a comic book adventure in novel form, with superheroes and advanced technology to be found in spades. Though the tale's action quickens its pace, the book is still too long.