Hero City

Book 22

From the Series Twisted Journeys ®

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 7
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

You wake up with superhero powers—so what are you going to do with them? Be a hero or rule the city as a supervillain? Use your mighty brains or take advantage of your awesome brawn? Or will you turn down the great responsibility that comes with great power?

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Graphic Novels
Copyright 2012
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Graphic Universe ™
Language English
Number of Pages 112
Publication Date 2012-08-01
Text Type Fiction—Action/Adventure
BISACS JUV008020, JUV001000, JUV020000
Dewey 741.5'973
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Guided Reading Level U
Features Original artwork and Teaching Guides

Author: Adan Jimenez

Born in the San Joaquin Valley in California to Mexican immigrant parents, Adan Jimenez became an immigrant himself when he moved to Singapore after completing his studies at New York University. He has worked for comic book stores, book stores, and gaming stores. And a hoagie sandwich shop once. He loves comics, LEGOs, books, games (analog and video), Doctor Who, sandwiches, and his wife, Felicia. Not necessarily in that order, though.

Author: Evonne Tsang

Evonne Tsang is a native New Yorker who earned a BA in English with a minor in Creative Writing from New York University.

Illustrator: German Torres

German Torres was born in Vallirana, Barcelona, where he continues to live. He studied comic art at escola de comic Joso in Barcelona. Once he finished his studies, he joined the “infinitoons” agency handled by Eduardo Alpuente. He has worked as an artist and colorist for companies such as Marvel, IDW, Tor Books, and Devils Due.

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Twisted Journeys ®

YOU choose what happens next in these full-color, action-packed graphic novels from Graphic Universe™. Every few pages, the reader selects from several options that determine where the storyline will go next. Every book has dozens of combinations to explore.… View available downloads →