The First Invasion
The First Invasion
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Annotation: A powerful sci-fi adventure with humor and heart Truly's parents are arguing all the time, so they've dropped her off wi... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #361288
Format: Library Binding
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: Graphic Universe
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 11/07/23
Illustrator: Fischer, Jason
Pages: 199 pages
ISBN: 1-541-55552-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-541-55552-5
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2022045719
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Gr 4–8 —Ten-year-old Kaz is an only child who lives with his parents in a triangular-shaped house in the middle of the woods in Oregon. Truly, his older cousin from L.A., is going to be staying with Kaz and his family for a few weeks while her superstar musician parents work things out in their relationship. While exploring in the woods, Kaz and Truly find a hideout with evidence that Kaz's parents used to be secret adventurer spies, and then they accidentally summon a superhero robot. In the meantime, a galactic villain is sent to conquer Earth as punishment and hones in on a signal that Kaz and Truly activated. This is a humorous, action-packed graphic novel filled with robot fights, galactic Horde invaders, and good versus evil battles to save the fate of Earth. The teal-and-purple color palette make this book stand out. Truly is African American and Kaz is white. Kaz, who wears large glasses, shares with Truly that he has only 60–70% of his vision (a number that could get progressively worse as he ages) when she inquires about him using a cane outside. VERDICT A fun action/adventure graphic novel with engaging art. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.—Marissa Lieberman

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School Library Journal (Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Word Count: 4,330
Reading Level: 3.2
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.2 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 522718 / grade: Middle Grades
Guided Reading Level: U
Fountas & Pinnell: U

A powerful sci-fi adventure with humor and heart

Truly's parents are arguing all the time, so they've dropped her off with her aunt and uncle. Her cousin Kaz has a big imagination but he's not the best at making friends. Maximo Skulldigg gets bullied by his older brotherand now he has to conquer Kaz and Truly's home planet.

It's a good thing Kaz and Truly just uncovered a family secret. After the cousins find a hideout full of strange treasures near Kaz's house, they slip on wristbands that summon a space knight named Trinn Cyclo. Soon, he may be Earth's only hope!

Power Button: The First Invasion is the first book in a new middle grade graphic novel series by author/illustrator Zack Soto.


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