Superman Dawnbreaker, Matt de la Pena
Superman Dawnbreaker, Matt de la Pena
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Superman: Dawnbreaker

Author: Matt de la Peña

Narrator: Andrew Eiden

Unabridged: 7 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/05/2019

Synopsis

The blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero--SUPERMAN--from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA.

When the dawn breaks, a hero rises.

His power is beyond imagining.
Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet.
But power comes with a price.
Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and discovers a dark secret lurking in Smallville. Turns out, Clark's not the only one hiding something. Teaming up with his best friend, Lana Lang, he throws himself into the pursuit of the truth. What evil lies below the surface of his small town? And what will it cost Clark to learn about his past as he steps into the light to become the future Man of Steel? Because before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.

Don't miss the rest of the DC Icons series! Listen to the books in any order you choose:
  *  Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
  *  Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu
  *  Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

About The Author

MATT DE LA PEÑA is a #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author. He has penned six critically acclaimed YA novels, including Mexican WhiteBoy and The Living, which was a Pura Belpré Author Honor Book. Matt's picture book Love was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Last Stop on Market Street was awarded a Newbery Medal. Matt lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at mattdelapena.com and follow him on Twitter at @mattdelapena. He is a DC Icons author, a series in which the DC Comics super hero icons are written by megastar young adult authors. The series also includes Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo, Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu, and Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on March 19, 2019

I read this book after enjoying to varying degrees the other three DC Icons novels: Wonder Woman: Warbringer, Batman: Nightwalker and Catwoman: Soulstealer. I was really hoping that the author could make me love Clark Kent. A major problem for me with Superman is that he is so irredeemably boring. G......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 09, 2020

Psst. A new video is up - all about the bad books I've read this year! Now that you know that this one is on it, check out the Worst Books of 2019 video to see what other ones made the cut!The Actual ReviewThe storm came with little warning.Clark Kent always knewhe was different. But now th......more

Goodreads review by emi on July 25, 2021

Prereview: So I'm not a Superman fan. He's too perfect with his sleek hair and too good of eye sight. Flying around, saving people without even asking if they want to be saved. Who does he think he is? No, Clark Kent is where it's at. Not only is Clark kind and nerdy, but he also has a steady career,......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on May 18, 2019

This review and other non-spoilery reviews can be found @The Book Prescription Wonder Woman: ★★★★ Batman: ★★ Catwoman: ★★★ Superman: ★★★ 🌟 Throw back to 2 or 3 years ago when this whole series was announced and we were all excited. 4 Superhero books by 4 famous authors! Looking back, we hyped it more tha......more

Goodreads review by Khurram on February 11, 2020

I would have given this book 3.5 but I think it deserved a round up rather then a down. This is a Smallville style Superman novel. The writing is a bit slow, but the story is well written. For people who are fans of the Smallville series this would be a great book. I am not such a huge fan. I did like......more

Quotes

"A wonderful, bold interpretation of a DC icon that aspires to embrace all readers, new and old." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“In his brilliant take on Superman, de la Peña shows us that there’s a chance we’ll all need to step up like Clark Kent—with or without a cape.”
—Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Long Way Down

“Matt de la Peña’s Superman is the quintessential American alien. Despite being caught between two worlds, he’s everything we love about the Man of Steel: courageous, compassionate, and full of hope.”
—Gene Luen Yang, author of New Super-Man and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

"As Clark learns the truth about his past and questions his identity, one thing remains true: Clark will always help those in need. This is a modern and relevant take on Clark Kent’s teenage years." —SLJ

"This combination of Superman and De la Peña will fly off shelves, as the award-winning author offers a glimpse into the Man of Steel's beginning as a teenage outsider." —Bookllist

Praise for DC Icons:

"Maas has a gift for crafting fierce female protagonists. . . . An epic shoutout to all the bad girls who know how to have fun."
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW (for Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas)

"You'll enjoy this book whether you're a fan of Wonder Woman comics, the Wonder Woman movie, Leigh Bardugo, or just YA lit in general." —Hypable (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"Feminism is the invisible jet powering this literary revamp of the Amazon princess."
—The New York Times Book Review (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"Cinematic battles and a race against time keep the excitement high, but the focus on girls looking out for each other is what makes this tie-in shine."
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"All readers will definitely be delighted by Bardugo's cinematic delivery and long for more stories about this epic, ass-kicking heroine."
—VOYA, STARRED REVIEW (for Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo)

"A fast-paced story line, action-packed fight sequences, and hi-tech gadgetry expected from any Batman story make this a fun read with wide appeal."

—SLJ (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)
"The trickiest aspect of any Batman narrative is getting into Bruce Wayne's head, and [Lu] doesn't miss a beat."
—Kirkus Reviews (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)
 
"Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan."
—Den of Geek (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu)

Awards

  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Young Adult Book Award
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