Ace Takes Flight

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Welcome to 2048.Every graduate of the B.E.S.T.Program can receivea 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.

Eleven-year-old Ace Wellss dream hasfinallycome true: he is a new cadet in the B.E.S.T. (Biological Enhancement Systems Technology) Program. Until now, hes been living in the shadow of his superstar brother, Finnbut not for long.

This is new Ace! Heknowshe can make his mark on the world with SuperSoar wings, but on day one, nothing goes as planned. The antagonistic elevator AI Otiswants to eat his belongings, the physical feats set by his tough-nut coach are impossible, and his celebrity roommates are far from welcoming.

It becomes crystal clear that Ace is not prepared to flyin any sense of the word.

As 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 dreamsJoin Ace and find out as he tests his strength and grit in this page-turning middle grade adventure!

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"Fast-paced, imaginative, and refreshing." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Fun, fast-paced, and also exploring a refreshingly complex emotional understory, this book is recommended for all libraries serving middle graders." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Cory McCarthy [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, VT. Twitter: @MxCory, Instagram: @cory__mccarthy.