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Cross Fire

Fonda Lee (2018)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesExo #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipProtectorQuestHeroic

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersSuperhero

Tropes

FellowshipFish out of WaterFound FamilyReluctant HeroMentor FigureHidden Identity

Themes

JusticeHeroismTeamworkIdentityFame vs PrivacyDifferent Approaches to Good

Synopsis

After saving Metropolis from an alien invasion, Superman is now famous around the world. Gotham City's own guardian, Batman, would rather fight crime from the shadows. But when the devious Doctor Aesop escapes from Arkham Asylum, the two heroes begin investigating the same case.

Is Cross Fire appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade superhero adventure featuring Superman and Batman investigating a villain's escape. Contains action violence typical of comic book adaptations but nothing graphic or disturbing.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who love superheroes will enjoy seeing Superman and Batman team up to catch a dangerous villain on the loose.

Tags

Superhero FictionAction AdventureCrossover