About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pressure of high expectations or feels like their own impulses are becoming difficult to manage. It is an ideal pick for kids who feel like outsiders but find strength in their chosen family. In this high-stakes installment of the popular series, Jack and June must infiltrate a mysterious fortress while Jack struggles to control a powerful cosmic force within his own hand, a literal manifestation of the fear of losing self-control. While the setting is a monster-filled apocalypse, the heart of the story is about the deep bond of friendship and the importance of accountability. Jack's foster background and the group's diverse strengths offer a grounded emotional core to the chaotic action. It is perfectly suited for middle-grade readers who enjoy fast-paced storytelling, graphic novel elements, and humor that balances out moments of genuine peril. Parents will appreciate the way it models collective problem-solving and the idea that true bravery is asking for help when you are in over your head.
