{"product_id":"smash-trial-by-fire-isbn-9780763654061","title":"SMASH: Trial by Fire","description":"\u003cb\u003e“The full-color artwork is full of kinetic energy. . . . \u003ci\u003eSmash\u003c\/i\u003e pays homage to the genre while adding tweaks that make it all feel fresh.” — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSuper strong. Super fast. Super young! When Andrew Ryan accidentally inherits the strength and abilities of his superhero idol, Defender, his dreams may have just come true. . . . or \u003ci\u003eNOT. \u003c\/i\u003eFighting crime isn’t easy when you’re in the fifth grade, and it takes a lot more than superpowers to be a hero.The Boltons provide easy-to-follow panels filled with action, wide eyes, banter (“Not another step or it’s bye-bye puberty!”), and comically exaggerated differences between the puny (looking!) caped crusader and his much buffer adversaries. ... Three cheers for the underdog.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe character is full of pluck that is true to a ten-year-old’s spirit while keeping older readers entertained. Readers will cheer for him as he goes through his days. The illustrations are well-drawn in traditional superhero comic book style. ... This title is perfect for elementary and middle school boys, especially reluctant readers.\u003cbr\u003e—Library Media Connection (highly recommended)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSMASH pays homage to the genre while adding tweaks that make it all feel fresh. This is sure to be a draw for superhero fans and reluctant readers alike.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKyle Bolton’s cartoonish art recalls Frank Cammuso’s (The Misadventures of Salem Hyde, 2013), but  it has a refreshingly everyday color palette. There is violence (it’s a superhero story, after all), but it is appropriate for the intended audience, and the ending leaves plenty of stories to tell in subsequent volumes.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of drama, humor, and seriously thrilling action sequences. To summarize: kids are going to love it.\u003cbr\u003e—100 Scope Notes (SLJ Blog)\u003cb\u003eChris A. Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e has written short fiction, stage plays, sketch comedy, and screenplays. His first published short story appears in \u003ci\u003ePortland Noir\u003c\/i\u003e and he recently completed a novel. \u003ci\u003eSmash\u003c\/i\u003e is his first comic series, which he co-created with his younger brother, Kyle. Chris A. Bolton lives in Portland, Oregon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyle Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e has been drawing since the age of four, although SMASH is his first professional comic work. A graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle, he has worked for a variety of game companies creating 2D and 3D animations. Kyle Bolton currently draws and lives in Seattle, Washington.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304764100837,"sku":"NP9780763654061","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763654061.jpg?v=1767736802","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/smash-trial-by-fire-isbn-9780763654061","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}