A meteorite strike unleashes a deadly alien virus. Thousands die except for a rare few who begin to develop strange side effects...Superpowers and conspiracy collide in this unmissable, action-packed sci-fi thriller. Shortlisted for Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2010 A meteorite has struck earth without warning, unleashing a deadly alien virus. Thousands fall victim...but not Sarah and Robert. Instead they develop strange side effects - psychic abilities. And that makes them a target for HIDRA, a rogue international agency determined to turn them into lab rats, just like the other kids they've already captured - kids who can control fire, create storms and tear steel with their minds. If they can work together, these kids might just stand a chance...Click on "See inside" to read the first chapter free online.

 

This book was recognised by the Heart of Hawick Children's Book Award.

This book is part of a book series called Superhumans .

This book was published 2010 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Andrew Taylor was born in New Zealand and grew up in England. He has worked as a teacher in England, Poland, South Korea and Australia. Andrew lives with his girlfriend, her whippet and his Italian greyhound.