{"product_id":"in-search-of-superpowers-a-fantasy-pin-world-adventure-volume-1-paperback","title":"In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure: Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBriana Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanna Cacao\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour preteens receive mysterious enamel pins that grant them superpowers. Together, they must put aside their differences and embark on an epic journey to find the mysterious pinmaker, discover the truth behind the new theme park, and of course, trade pins--all while learning how to navigate their new superhuman skills. This is an all-new illustrated adventure series that's about magic, friendship, queer identity, collecting, and tons of fun!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFour kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Angela, Sophie, Travis, and Skylar are four normal middle schoolers. Angela and her dad just moved in with her future stepmom, but the wealthy neighborhood is not what's she used to, and relations with the future stepmom are tough. Sophie lives in the shadow of her twin sister, Becca, and wants to find her own identity. Travis is his track team's star, but he's starting to think that video game coding (and his best friend) might be a LOT more interesting. Skylar is trying to help their family make ends meet . . . but sometimes, they're stretched too thin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After a mysterious explosion in the night, each of the four kids receives a limited-edition fantasy enamel pin. What's more, it gives them superpowers! As the new friends work together to figure out where the pins came from and untangle their own lives\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ethey discover a secret at the nearby theme park that might not be so \u003ci\u003efun\u003c\/i\u003e after all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Search of Superpowers \u003c\/i\u003eis the first in an all-new adventure series, \u003ci\u003eFantasy Pin World Adventures. \u003c\/i\u003eIt's perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAmari and the Night Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Marvellers\u003c\/i\u003e, and of course, enamel pin collectors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDelightful and engaging, Lawrence's debut is a magical, empowering adventure of friendship -- you'll fall in love with the characters just as much as you'll fall in love with the pins they're collecting!\" - Andrea Towers, author of the GAMER GIRLS series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBriana Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e has wanted to be a \"WRITTER\" since she was nine years old. Her fourth grade class laughed and wondered how one hoped to become a \"writer\" if they couldn't even spell the word. Briana graduated from Iowa State University in 2006 and moved to Minneapolis with her partner. Today, she is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll. \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Superpowers\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut middle grade book and book series; she also is the author of the upcoming \u003ci\u003eEssential Guide to Manga \u003c\/i\u003e(Scholastic, 2024) and the self-published magical girl series \u003ci\u003emagnifiqueNOIR\u003c\/i\u003e. Briana lives in St. Paul, Minnesota and enjoys all things nerdy like anime, video games, cosplay, and reading too much manga. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Cacao\u003c\/b\u003e is a Canadian-Filipino author and illustrator that lives in Winnipeg with her grumpy Pomeranian, Danny. She loves working on magical and fantastical stories. Joanna lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.01 x 5.63 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759069102368,"sku":"9781524880705","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ebfd026b7e4e1fda21ef10f9155740fd.webp?v=1780141891","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-search-of-superpowers-a-fantasy-pin-world-adventure-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}