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The Ability - by M M Vaughan (Paperback)

Name: The Ability - by M M Vaughan (Paperback)
Brand: Margaret K. McElderry Books
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Delve into the extraordinary abilities of the twelve-year-old mind in this "fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel" (Publishers Weekly), the thrilling start to a middle grade series that expands the possibilities of power.
8-12 Years
7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
352 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Technology
Series Name: Ability

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Readers can delve into the extraordinary abilities of the mind of 12-year-old Christopher Lane, in this thrilling start to a middle-grade series that expands the possibilities of power. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Delve into the extraordinary abilities of the twelve-year-old mind in this "fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel" (Publishers Weekly), the thrilling start to a middle grade series that expands the possibilities of power.

No one has any confidence in twelve-year-old Christopher Lane. His teachers discount him as a liar and a thief, and his mom doesn't have the energy to deal with him. But a mysterious visit from the Ministry of Education indicates that Chris might have some potential after all: He is invited to attend the prestigious Myers Holt Academy.

When Christopher begins at his new school, he is astounded at what he can do. It seems that age twelve is a special time for the human brain, which is capable of remarkable feats--as also evidenced by Chris's peers Ernest and Mortimer Genver, who, at the direction of their vengeful and manipulative mother, are testing the boundaries of the human mind.

But all this experimentation has consequences, and Chris soon finds himself forced to face them--or his new life will be over before it can begin.

Review Quotes

"Mystery intertwined with fantasy, and chapters arranged by date, give urgency to the
fantasy-mystery-action hybrid."-- "Booklist"

"Readers will enjoy the candy-shop wish fulfillment in this fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel. With its comics-style origin stories and vows of revenge, this first book in a planned series has an intriguing concept that could hit a middle-grade sweet spot."-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

M.M. Vaughan (also known as Monica Meira) lives in the UK. She loves to write, to listen to Janis Joplin, and to embark on adventures of any kind. She is the author of The Ability, Mindscape, Six, and Me and My Friendroid.

Iacopo Bruno is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Milan, Italy.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 352

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Technology

Series Title: Ability

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: M M Vaughan

Language: English

Street Date: March 11, 2014

TCIN: 88898238

UPC: 9781442452015

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-2855

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.6 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds

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