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401 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| August, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-9567-8$16.99
(3)
4-6
Jack Blank Adventure series.
Superhero trainee Jack wakes to discover that he is in the clutches of his archenemies, the Rustov. After a daring escape, Jack finds himself beset on all sides by enemies and by friends turned foes. The comic-book-style action continues in this conclusion to the trilogy, with greater exposition and depth than in prior entries as Jack completes the hero’s journey.
529 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| August, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-9564-7$16.99
(4)
4-6
Jack Blank Adventure series.
In his second book, budding superhero Jack has come off his stunning victory over an arch-nemesis only to find himself back in training. When a new menace arises, he and his fellow trainees must save the day again. The story provides the thrills and action of a comic book with increased background and exposition adding pages and pages.