Books

Books for Middle Grade Readers (Ages 9-12)

Red Cloak Island Series
Captain Kissy-Face
Red Cloak Island Book 1
Published November 2014

On Kevin McFarland's first day at the world's only school for superheroes, he finds himself dealing with an awful new nickname, bullies with frightening powers, and a severe case of homesickness. What's in store for day two? How about a bizarre illness that spreads across the campus, sapping the powers of students and teachers alike ... except for Kevin, who becomes a suspected super villain.  Now the top-secret school is locked down and Kevin will have to clear his name, earn his classmates' trust, and figure out how to save everyone on the island before the real culprit destroys the campus, the island, and the entire next generation of superheroes.




Invisible Max
Red Cloak Island Book 2
Published June 2015

It was all fun and games, until lightning struck the lasagna.  When a prank gets out of hand and wrecks the school cafeteria, Hunter Maximus (a.k.a. Invisible Max) finds himself in big trouble. His classmates are upset with him, he has to serve a month of detention, and he's not allowed to use his invisibility super-power. Then he overhears a secret plot to destroy Red Cloak Island. Or does he? Even his friends think it's just another prank. How can he win back their trust and prove the threat is real, without breaking more rules and getting in even more trouble? And even if he can prove it, is it already too late to stop it from happening?


McStretchy
Red Cloak Island Book 3
Published in June 2016

A group of student superheroes is selected for a field trip to the Justice Alliance headquarters, where they'll meet Paige Bender's all-time favorite superhero and idol, Flexeria. Unfortunately, Paige is not on the guest list. But her best friends are, and they seem more than happy to go without her. What could be worse? How about an attack by a giant robot that puts the Justice Alliance, Paige's friends, and the entire city in danger! Then top it off with the return of Psi-Bor, a supervillain so dangerous he has his own chapter in the Red Cloak Island superhero school textbooks. Paige has the ability to stretch her body to many times its original size, but even that may not be enough to help her reach her friends in time to save the day.



Little Miss Thunderhead
Red Cloak Island Book 4
Coming in 2017

Our favorite superheroes-in-training are back for an all-new adventure, coming later in 2017.