"An Action-Packed Crowd-Pleaser!"

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Only one week until publication, and SMASH: TRIAL BY FIRE got a glowing review from School Library Journal:

[A]n action-packed crowd-pleaser....The full-color artwork is full of kinetic energy. Action sequences are rendered with a cinematic feel, heightening every punch, explosion, and impact. Smash 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.

(Only available online from Barnes & Noble's site.)

SMASH Noted for Fall

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We've received a very nice mention as one of ten "Books to Note" for fall 2013, courtesy of School Library Journal blogger Travis Jonker: Smash Cover

There’s no shortage of superhero graphic novels, but Smash: Trial by Fire is more well done than most. About a kid who inherits the powers of his favorite hero, it’s full of drama, humor, and seriously thrilling action sequences. To summarize: kids are going to love it.

SMASH: A Junior Library Guild Selection!

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We're deeply thrilled and honored to announce that Smash: Trial by Fire has been selected by the Junior Library Guild for its Fall 2013 picks! What is the Junior Library Guild, you ask? From their own website:

We read thousands of books every year and select only the best.

The JLG editorial team reviews more than 3,000 new titles each year, in manuscript or prepublication stage. We've developed a keen sense for finding the best of the best. Nearly 95 percent of our selections go on to receive awards and/or favorable reviews.

So, as you can imagine, this is quite an honor! And we truly couldn't be more pleased. Read more about the JLG here.

"Three Cheers" for SMASH!

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We got our first advanced review — Kirkus gives "Three Cheers" to Smash: Trial by Fire! You need a subscription to read the whole review online (the print edition comes out June 15th), but here's the good part:

Smash battles his way through robots and other minions to a climactic and rousingly destructive...climax that, natch, paves the way for sequels.

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The book drops September 10th, 2013! Preorder your copy now from any of these fine retail outlets:

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