{"product_id":"ace-takes-flight-hardcover","title":"Ace Takes Flight - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to 2048. Every graduate of the B.E.S.T. Program can receive a bionic enhancement as a rite of passage in this inclusive tween series. For Ace Wells, it is just the beginning of his epic augmentation journey in book one of this near-future sci-fi trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleven-year-old Ace Wells's dream has finally come true: he is a new cadet in the B.E.S.T. (Biological Enhancement Systems Technology) Program. Until now, he's been living in the shadow of his superstar brother, Finn--but not for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is new Ace! He knows he can make his mark on the world with SuperSoar wings, but on day one, nothing goes as planned. The antagonistic elevator AI Otis wants to eat his belongings, the physical feats set by his tough-nut coach are impossible, and his celebrity roommates are far from welcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt becomes crystal clear that Ace is not prepared to fly--in any sense of the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs tensions build, Ace has a sinking suspicion that there's something more going on at B.E.S.T. than meets the eye. Will he ever make it to graduation and get the aug of his dreams? Join Ace and find out as he tests his strength and grit in this page-turning middle grade adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting the aug of his dreams means surviving a school year full of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBionic Enhancements: \u003c\/b\u003e Ace has his heart set on SuperSoar wings, but at the B.E.S.T. program, every student's journey to augmentation is full of unexpected challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSibling Rivalry: \u003c\/b\u003e Can Ace ever step out of the shadow of his famous older brother, Finn, the first cadet to master super-speed TurboLegs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendships: \u003c\/b\u003e Between an elevator AI that wants to eat his luggage and celebrity roommates who want him gone, making friends might be Ace's toughest test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComing of Age: \u003c\/b\u003e With a growing suspicion that the school is hiding secrets, Ace must find the strength and grit to forge his own path and become the hero he's meant to be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e [they\/he] is the acclaimed, bestselling author of five released children's books that have been translated into several languages. They teach at Vermont College of Fine Arts and, like many of their characters, are a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Cory lives in Montpelier, Vermont. Twitter: @MxCory, Instagram: @cory__mccarthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.35 x 5.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ace Takes Flight\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334401528045,"sku":"9780358265078","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/1pm5cdjKRY9780358265078.webp?v=1785012128","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/ace-takes-flight-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}