Review by Booklist Review
As a teenager, Tony Stark watched as his father turned his own peaceful invention into a weapon, forever changing the direction of Tony's life. Now, as Iron Man, he embarks on an adventure in Ireland, where he attempts to interrupt an attack on an ecology conference. Along the way, Tony's A.I. assistant transforms into a real-life girl, Saiorse Tory, who complicates things with her own mission to rescue her sister from a Cape Verdi orphanage. The plot thickens as the man Saiorse hires to help her turns out to be the villain Mandarin, Iron Man's target. Both Mandarin and Stark utilize futuristic, fantastic weapons as they fight one for evil, one for justice. The battles are descriptive, and suspense rises as readers wonder if Iron Man can succeed. Without his suit, does Tony have the energy to throw one more punch? Colfer, author of the popular Artemis Fowl series, has created a high-octane Iron Man adventure sure to be a hit with superhero fanatics.--Petty, J. B. Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-6-En route to Dublin for a public appearance at an eco-summit, Tony Stark spots an anomaly on a small island off the coast of Ireland. Armed with nothing but his party suit, Tony is taken by surprise by an old enemy. Alone, without weapons or hope that S.H.I.E.L.D. will find him, can Tony conquer his past? Narrator Ari Fliakos creates unique voices and intonations. The characters are well-developed and true to their Marvel origins. Colfer adds complex layers and twists to the plot while drawing listeners into Tony's world. The story is fast-paced and action-packed. Together, Colfer and Fliakos have produced a wonderful audiobook that is impossible to stop listening to. VERDICT This is a great listen for any Marvel, superhero, adventure, or Colfer fan. ["A solid addition to larger collections where Marvel fans abound": SLJ 9/16 review of the Marvel book.]-Jessica Moody, Olympus Jr. High, Holladay, UT © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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