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The Quantum Prophecy (New Heroes) (Paperback)

by Michael Carroll (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (3 Jan 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007210922
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007210923
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 112,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A fantastic, fast-paced adventure that's perfect for boys and girls alike' Sarah Harborn, Borders writing for The Bookseller 'This book must surely be destined for success' Askews Library Services

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This title is part of a superhero adventure series that gives ordinary boys extraordinary powers! Comic-book style adventure meets fast paced action in this thrilling new series, starting with "The Quantum Prophecy". "The Quantum Prophecy", first in "The New Heroes" trilogy, takes place ten years after a great battle in which all the world's superheroes and supervillains disappeared. Nobody knows what happened to Titan, Energy, Paragon and their evil adversaries, but when 13-year-old Colin Wagner and his best friend Danny begin to develop strange powers, they realise that a new age of superhumans might be just beginning. Where will they go? Who can they trust? Above all, how will Colin and Danny use their new-found powers - for good or evil? Find out in this brilliant new series, an innovative and exciting reworking of the superhero genre.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 3 Jan 2006
An original superhero novel is not something that comes along very often, so Michael Carroll is to be congratulated for not only introducing a whole new set of heroes, but also for painting a wonderfully detailed picture of them in words, while keeping the story moving at a blistering pace.
This is a real page turner, and the story tugs you along, gently urging you to read just a few more pages before putting the light out. The only possible complaint is that by reading it so quickly, the end comes a little too soon.
I'm sure I'm not the only one eagerly awaiting the next installment!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Comic Book Illustrated in Words, 7 Sep 2006
The Quantum Prophecy is the first book in The New Heroes series of superhero adventure books. This opening book tells the story of the next generation of superheroes, as they come into their powers!
The Quantum Prophecy opens with a bang! It's action and drama from the start, with brilliant characterisation. You feel for the characters, and you can't help but turn the page to find out how they get out of the tight spots that they are thrust into at full-force!
The main characters, Renata, Colin and Danny, are true teens and preteens. Renata (the oldest among them) wants to be just like the adults, and take on the villains alongside them. Danny is growing up, and all of the girls swoon for him, but he's far too shy, and afraid of growing up, to notice. Colin is trying to live up to his dad's expectations, while trying not to show his jealousy of his best friend, Danny.
There's so much attention to detail, and it reads so well. The Quantum Prophecy truly feels like a comic, in that, the prose doesn't get in the way of the story, and the visuals just pop into your head in an instant. The pacing is fantastic.
If you're someone looking for a book full of unnecessary over-description, then this isn't for you.
The book is written with young adults in mind, but it still doesn't pull punches. Anything can happen.
I have yet to meet someone who has read this book to the end and didn't want to read the next one.
To sum up: well worth reading!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Quantum Prophecy, 30 Dec 2005
I thoroughly enjoyed The Quantum Prophecy. It is extremely fast-paced and animated. The characters are amusing and clever and at the same time fairly ordinary, until you learn more. I want more, I cannot wait for the rest of the series. This book would make a magnificently cool movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fab
this is a brilliant book my personal favourate.the new herros is so cool it's about 3 main charactors colin danny renta and they are the peoples heros . Read more
Published 21 months ago by rian339

5.0 out of 5 stars I actually liked it!
when i picked it up it just looked really cheesy, but i read it and it actually grew on me, you can tell how much i like a book by how long it takes me to read it. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2006 by S. Mill

4.0 out of 5 stars :-)
when i first saw this book on the shelf, i asummed it would be the typical corny, superhero story. however, i was pleasently surprised. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 2006 by stickytape_moon

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