A Bit Haywire. This item is unavailable.A Bit Haywire

When ten-year-old Owen Bryce accidentally inherits superpowers, he quickly realizes that his powers are a bit quirky and only work with specific triggers.

Owen accidentally learns he has a superpower when he holds his breath while being chased and suddenly finds himself 50 miles from home. In short order, he discovers more powers--but, unfortunately, they are all a bit haywire: he can run very fast but only when he holds his breath; he can fly but only with his eyes closed; he can shoot laserlike beams from his eyes but only when he is cold. Then he learns that his parents are part of the local superhero team and that they got their powers from injections of an experimental drug developed by the government. Owen wants to defeat bullies and save people, too, but first he has to get his abilities under control. Lighthearted and full of humor, this entertaining tale gets additional bounce from cartoony illustrations and bright colors. A good choice for boys. Kat Kan
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