Amber has escaped the government agents that are pursuing her. Her mind is full of another teenager
she has seen with his own strange powers.
Called The Fireman, he has the ability to control fire from one hand and water from another. There’s something familiar about The Fireman to Amber. He has scars similar to her brother’s, but Reggie is dead. Isn’t he?
Reggie is worried about things that have been happening around him. He believed the organisation he is working for is there to help people, but lately he has seen things he doesn’t agree with. He soon finds he has to do the unthinkable and work against them to save innocent lives. He’s aware of the strange girl called The Skydragon, but doesn’t know much about her except that she’s dangerous and has evaded capture so far.
When he wakes up high above the ground supported only by flying insects, he’s confused, then angry, at what she’s done. Fighting back is his instant reaction, but he quickly finds himself plummeting to the ground….
The government want Skydragon. They want The Fireman back. They will do just about anything to get them. Skydragon‘s insect allies help her break into shops for food, allow her to fly by carrying her in their thousands and attack her enemies by crawling into suits and armour. But her time and luck are running out.
Agent Ferris is the head of her enemies. He will have to think ahead to defeat Skydragon‘s defences and use his technology to track down The Fireman. What is waiting for him?
Anh Do is well loved and well known for his funny books for younger readers. This series is perfect for reluctant tween readers (8+) as the characters are older, the pages are full of action and illustration, and the plots are more substantial.
Super powers are always a popular subject and a thread of a possible family link between the characters is an intriguing one. Is Skydragon right? Will The Fireman believe her? This question leads the reader forward to the next in the series. Looking forward to it!
Author – Anh Do
Illustrator – James Hart
Age – 8+
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(2021, Allen & Unwin, Action, Family, Betrayal, Animals, Fantasy, Series, Siblings, Mystery, Control, Insects, Entomology, Superpowers, Reluctant readers)