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Gr 6 Up—This prequel to Battling Boy (First Second, 2013) reveals the backstories of some of the supporting characters introduced in that book. Aurora West, the daughter of science hero Haggard West, is training to be a monster hunter just like her father. While chasing down monsters that are stealing parts for a mysterious device, Aurora encounters a symbol she remembers from her past. Tracking down the origins of the symbol, she discovers that her imaginary fri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This prequel to Battling Boy provides context for that eponymous hero’s arrival in Acropolis, telling the story of Aurora and her father, the city’s other defenders. Aurora is a complex and relatable character. At one point, she recalls the three big conversations she’s had with her father: at age three, when she learned ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More