Factor 4: The awakening by Paul Mason
A & C Black, 2013. ISBN 9781408180679.
(Age: 9+) Highly recommended. If you could be a superhero, what type
of hero would you be? In Factor 4: The awakening, four students face
this question after they are exposed to a yellow gas. Zaf, Tara,
April and Ian develop special powers after an accident. They have
the powers of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water.
This story is a quick-paced, short story with easy-to-read text. The superhero
theme will be great for any reluctant reader, especially boys, and
girls will like the female role-models.
Factor 4: The awakening is the first in a series and we not only
meet the four main characters but also their teacher who teaches
them to use their powers for good. The other theme I liked was the
link to the environment. The group's goal is to help protect the
environment and fix environmental disasters, a relevant topic for
today's children.
Kylie Kempster