about
(almost)
epic proportions!
Introducing The Almost Epic Squad — a new multi-author, middle-grade series about ordinary kids who develop some very unusual superpowers.
Can they harness their powers in time to save the world?
Introducing The Almost Epic Squad — a new multi-author, middle-grade series about ordinary kids who develop some very unusual superpowers.
Can they harness their powers in time to save the world?
Jessica Flem has spent the better part of her life reacting allergically to everything — and much of it in her basement where she rules the online game Gang of Greats. She’s used to a nose that never stops running, but is not prepared for the mysterious power that shows up around her thirteenth birthday: the ability to transform her snot-filled tissues into slimy, magical helpers. And just in time, too!
It turns out there are forces both good and evil who have had their eyes on her and three other “special” kids who were exposed to a mysterious element called reidium. Jess must draw on her full video game knowledge to face the evil Boss and her equally evil henchwoman, Garvia Greep, in real life as they scheme to rule the world through the powers of reidium.
With her best friend, Cliff, at her side, and with the stakes ratcheting higher and higher, Jess and her arsenal of snot-filled tissues must make the world of Dimly, Manitoba, a safe place once again.
Gary Lundborg’s growth spurt is messing up his coordination. So it’s not the best time to learn he can move objects with his mind . . . sort of. When he remembers to pay attention, that is.
Unknown to him, Gary is one of four kids exposed to a mysterious element at birth. Thirteen years later, the kids are developing weird powers they couldn’t ever imagine, or even want.
But someone does want those almost-epic powers and will stop at nothing to get them. It’s up to Gary, his sister, Kirsten, and his on-again, off-again power to save Dimly, Manitoba — and the world!
Daisy Kildare wishes she could be talented at . . . well . . . anything. When she ends up at an elite art camp under unusual circumstances, she decides to try her hand at drawing. What could go wrong?
Unknown to her, Daisy is one of four kids exposed to a mysterious element at birth. Thirteen years later, the kids are developing weird powers they couldn’t ever imagine, or even want.
But someone does want those almost-epic powers and will stop at nothing to get them. It’s up to Daisy, her friend Kip, and her questionable drawing skills to stop Eeeeevil in its tracks!
Archie O’Kaye mostly annoys people — except when he’s completely dazzling them. Either way, he’s not bothered. But why is everyone else acting so strange?
Unknown to him, Archie is one of four kids exposed to a mysterious element at birth. Thirteen years later, the kids are developing weird powers they couldn’t ever imagine, or even want. But someone does want those almost-epic powers, and it’s up to Archie and his trusted friend Dale to sidestep evil and maybe even save the world! For now . . .
Jessica Flem, Home: Dimly Manitoba, Power: Snot golems, Ability: Jess can make her radioactive boogers come to life to help her fight battles
Gary Lundborg, Home: Dimly Manitoba, Power: Telekinesis, Ability: Gary can move things with his mind if he can see them... and they're not too heavy.
Daisy Kildaire: Home: Vancouver BC, Power: Artistic Transmogrification, Ability: Daisy becomes what she draws. If only her art skills were better...
Archie O'Kaye, Home: Vancouver BC, Power: Charm, Ability: Archie is so magnetic no one can resist him...except when he isn't.
“Ever since you were a baby I knew you would
eventually show your powers. Powers that I will
soon employ to rule the world!
“But once we saw what you were capable of!
What reidium had done, how it
had transformed you into something
beautiful, strange and deadly…
“Then I knew we had to return for you.”
“Ever since you were a baby I knew you would
eventually show your powers. Powers that I will
soon employ to rule the world!
“But once we saw what you were capable of!
What reidium had done, how it
had transformed you into something
beautiful, strange and deadly…
“Then I knew we had to return for you.”
Jessica Flem, Home: Dimly Manitoba, Power: Snot golems, Ability: Jess can make her radioactive boogers come to life to help her fight battles