2015
WISE Score
Amazon
Teenagers with electric powers take on a global megacorporation in Taiwan. It’s X-Men meets Mission Impossible for the middle school set.
4.8
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Richard Paul Evans knows exactly how to write for this age group. The Michael Vey series is reliable, clean, and genuinely exciting.
Hunt for Jade Dragon keeps the momentum of the series high without succumbing to 'middle-book syndrome.' It’s not high literature, but it’s the kind of book that turns 'non-readers' into kids who stay up late with a flashlight. If your kid likes superheroes, high-tech gadgets, and high-stakes rescue missions, this is a very safe bet.
Perfect for 10 to 14-year-olds. It’s squarely in that 'I’m too old for Percy Jackson but not ready for the heavy themes of adult sci-fi' sweet spot.
The core of the series is the 'Electroclan'—a group of friends who actually like each other and look out for one another. It models loyalty and teamwork without being preachy, though the 'good vs. evil' lines are drawn pretty sharply.
The concept of electric-powered teens is a fun sandbox. This installment moves the action to Taiwan and introduces a child prodigy with a massive IQ, adding a layer of intellectual stakes to the usual 'zap the bad guys' formula.
It’s a middle-grade/YA action novel. There is peril, kidnapping, and some intense fight scenes involving electricity and corporate goons, but it avoids graphic gore, sexual content, or heavy profanity.
It touches on global geography and the ethics of scientific exploitation. Plus, it makes being 'the smart kid' (Ostin) just as cool as having superpowers, which is a win for the STEM crowd.
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