Superman: Dawnbreaker
Dawnbreaker
Readers rate it 3.5 (23 on Hardcover)
270 pages · Released Mar 5, 2019 · Penguin UK
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A note for parents
This Superman origin story is character-driven and emotionally grounded, focusing on Clark Kent's identity struggle and loyalty to his friend Lana Lang. The book emphasizes responsibility and doing the right thing even when it's hard, making it appropriate for young teens. While there is some mild violence and reference to a dark secret in the town, the content is not graphic and aligns with typical middle-grade/YA superhero fiction.
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From the publisher
The blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero - SUPERMAN - from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, be... The blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero - SUPERMAN - from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, better than everyone around him. He knows drawing attention to himself could be dangerous but lately it's difficult to stay in the shadows. A dark secret is lurking in Smallville and he's not the only one hiding something. With his best friend, Lana Lang, at his side, Clark is determined to discover what evil lies below the surface of their small town. But there are secrets in Clark's past that threaten to destroy the future Man of Steel. Before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.
Shelved under
- Young Adult Fiction
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- emotional
- hopeful
- Juvenile Fiction
- Children's fiction
- Science fiction
- Superman (fictitious character), fiction
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ISBN 9780141386874 · Penguin UK