Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Chance Fortune and The Outlaws by Shane Berryhill

Superheroes are people that protect the weak from villains, injustice and other evil things. That is exactly what 14-year-old Joshua Blevins wanted to be. His only problem was that he didn’t have any superpowers. After being denied entry to the “Burlington Academy for the Superhuman” he gave up all hope. Then he used his mentors help, Captain Fearless, to give Joshua a new identity and a false superpower. Now, posing as Chance Fortune, he enters the Academy. He rises in social status and in combat teams, becoming his team’s captain. But then an evil enters the Academy and threatens to take over the universe! Can Chance and his team, the Outlaws, defeat this evil, and stay alive themselves?

I enjoyed this book, although I feel it is appropriate for a young age group. It was very suspenseful and exciting. I always wanted to know what happened next. Chance Fortune was a fun read, and I look forward to the next one.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 8
Reviewer Age: 13
Reviewer City, State and Country: Denair , California U.S.A.