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Ace Takes Flight

Series: B.E.S.T. World
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Ace Takes Flight by Cory McCarthy follows the story of Ace Wells, a young engineer who dreams of building incredible flying machines. In this captivating children's book, Ace navigates challenges at the Academy while discovering the power of friendship and innovation. Filled with adventure and heart, it encourages readers to pursue their ambitions and embrace creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories about brave young heroes taking on exciting, futuristic adventures. The tale dives into a world with high-tech elements and a strong message of self-discovery, perfect for readers who love imaginative and empowering journeys.

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Ace Takes Flight

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Welcome to 2048. Every graduate of the B.E.S.T. Program can receive a 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 Wells’s dream has finally come true: he is a new cadet in the B.E.S.T. (Biological Enhancement Systems Technology) Program. Until now, he’s been living in the shadow of his superstar brother, Finn—but not for long.

This is new Ace! He knows he can make his mark on the world with SuperSoar wings, but on day one, nothing goes as planned. The antagonistic elevator AI Otis wants 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 fly—in 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 dreams? Join Ace and find out as he tests his strength and grit in this page-turning middle-grade adventure!

Series: B.E.S.T. World

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Ace Takes Flight receives praise for being fast-paced and imaginative, offering a fresh take on its story. It is noted for having a complex emotional depth, making it a recommended read for middle graders in libraries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358721475

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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.

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