The First Invasion
Book 1
From the Series Power Button
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 brother—and 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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978-1-5415-5552-5
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978-1-7284-8077-0
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Author, Illustrator: Zack Soto
Zack Soto is a cartoonist and comic book editor living in Portland, Oregon. He likes toys, movies, houseplants and making things in his workshop—but he might like comics most of all. You can find him at www.zack-soto.com.
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Power Button
Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious matching wristbands. And when they bump the bands together, they summon an outer-space superhero. Meet Trinn Cyclo, the Omega Knight! It’s a weird afternoon. But as Kaz, Truly, and the rest of Oregon become View available downloads →
The First Invasion: An Interview with Author Zack Soto
What would you do if you found a strange tunnel in the woods behind your house? Investigate of course! In The First Invasion: Book 1 Cousins Truly and Kaz discover a hideout full of treasures and slip on wristbands that summon a space knight named Trinn Cyclo. And he arrives just in time View →
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“A delightful, fast-paced adventure that entertains young readers with its action, humor, and relatable characters . . . a perfectly enjoyable read for middle-grade audiences seeking a fun escape into a world of aliens, robots, and unlikely heroes. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature
School Library Journal
“A fun action/adventure graphic novel with engaging art. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—School Library Journal
Jason Shiga
“Stunning… with bold linework and a unique color palette that perfectly captures the otherworldly setting. Get ready to be swept away by the captivating action and beautiful art in this must-read adventure!” —Jason Shiga, author of Meanwhile
Aron Nels Steinke
“A real page-turner! Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down!” —Aron Nels Steinke, author of Mr. Wolf’s Class
Mike Dawson
“Hilarious, inventive, and absolutely action-packed. Zack Soto spins an exciting fun-filled yarn and leaves you wanting more. Power Button is a blast!” —Mike Dawson, author of The Fifth Quarter