Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery

by Brad Wright, Daniel O'Brien (Illustrator)

Overview

Blast Off on an Interstellar Adventure with Infinity, Twilight, Gabe, and Lily! They're back and ready for a whole new cosmic escapade! After their heroic feat of saving the universe from the notorious Space Weapon of Doom, Infinity, Twilight, Gabe, and Lily have moved on to the next chapter of their extraordinary lives. They're now proud students at the brand-new Space Academy, nestled in the enchanting wilderness of Oregon. At the Space Academy, the fab four form bonds with alien comrades from galaxies far and wide. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey, mastering the essentials of space exploration and combat. However, there's a cosmic conundrum looming over them - a mysterious force is lurking, determined to disrupt their cosmic harmony. When the gang, accompanied by none other than Infinity's notorious rival, Tess, experiences an unexpected crash landing on an enigmatic planet, their wits and teamwork are put to the ultimate test. They must unravel the enigma of who, or what, is orchestrating these strange mishaps. Their mission: to uncover the truth and find their way back home, in one piece. Join Infinity, Twilight, Gabe, and Lily in their latest, out-of-this-world adventure, where friendship, teamwork, and courage will be their guiding stars. This thrilling tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they journey through the cosmos to solve the ultimate extraterrestrial mystery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781478884057
Publisher:	Reycraft Books
Publication date:	03/12/2024
Series:	Infinity Blast , #2
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Brad Wright lives in Culver City, CA with his wife, his son (the original inspiration for Infinity Blast who--like Infinity and Twilight-is of mixed ethnic heritage), and JiJi the very sleepy calico cat. Brad manages the technology department and teaches robotics, programming, and design at a preK-8th grade school in Los Angeles. Brad has never visited an alien planet but he would be happy to go, even if he has to fly the spaceship himself.

Editorial Reviews

2024-01-05
For a hotshot new trainee and his cohorts, challenges at the space academy include kidnapping and murder attempts.

In the wake of saving both Earth and the arriving galactic ambassadors in the series opener, Infinity Blast and the Space Weapon of Doom (2023), Infinity is thrilled to be accepted into the newly opened In’Te Consortium Earth Academy of Space Science along with his sister, Twilight, and friends Gabe and Lily. However, one of his multispecies classmates turns out to be Tess, daughter of the opener’s archvillain, Agent Winter. More dauntingly, simulated training battles quickly give way to real ones when supposedly disarmed weapons and bombs turn out to be live—and a short space flight unexpectedly becomes a long one that leaves the students stranded on an unknown planet stocked with dangers galore. Fortunately, thanks to Infinity’s leadership abilities and his squad’s mix of tech and other know-how, getting back to Earth and then exposing their nemesis turns out to be just a matter of learning to work together, hacking a few systems, fueling up a conveniently available alien spaceship, blasting a few attacking robots, and confronting a thinly disguised, easily enraged alien traitor. All in all, an exciting first year. The cover illustration may cue a racially diverse central cast; Gabe and Infinity each refer to themselves once as dyslexic and neurodivergent, respectively.

A solid space-school tale with some action-packed battle scenes. (image credits) (Science fiction. 9-12)

Kirkus Reviews