Iron Man: The Gauntlet

by Eoin Colfer Narrated by Ari Fliakos

Overview

Tony Stark is known throughout the world as many things: billionaire, inventor, Avenger. But mainly for being the Invincible Iron Man.

Just when Tony is about to add his pizzazz to an international eco-summit in Ireland, someone close to him forces him to question his role in making the world a more dangerous place with his high-tech weaponry. But Stark doesn't have much time to reflect before an old enemy presents him with an even greater challenge: the assassination of all the eco-ministers, and Iron Man himself. Just how invincible Iron Man is when he is stripped of everything remains to be seen in this breathless adventure by the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.


From the Compact Disc edition.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

09/01/2016
Gr 4–6—Readers familiar with the Marvel Universe know all about Tony Stark and his campaign to redeem the destructive legacy of Stark Industries, more often than not with the use of the Iron Man suit. While under his father's leadership, Stark Industries designed the most creative and destructive weapons in the world, and his dad was rather cynical about the use of technology. In this novel, written by the author of the "Artemis Fowl" books, these themes are never far from the forefront. Saoirse Tory, a young computer genius, tricks Tony, hoping to force him to save her sister, who she believes is being held captive. Unfortunately, one of Iron Man's many nemeses, the Mandarin, is waiting in the wings. Middle school readers, especially those who are fans of the superhero genre, will enjoy the action and changes of fortune as Tony fights to thwart the Mandarin's plans. The characters are well-developed; even the bad guys have interesting personalities. In the end, readers see how Tony has turned his father's cynicism on its head with a more hopeful application of Stark technology. VERDICT A solid addition to larger collections where Marvel fans abound.—Matthew Forster, Big Words, Clarkston, MI

Kirkus Reviews

2016-06-28
With no time to assemble the Avengers, Iron Man must save the world solo in this fast-paced adventure novel.While on his way to a party, white billionaire Tony Stark—aka Iron Man—notices the sudden reappearance of a missing U.S. gunboat off the coast of a supposedly uninhabited Irish island and resolves to investigate despite having no backup and a party-pack Iron Man suit that is “locked and loaded with fireworks and disco music” and little else. A simple scouting mission uncovers a sinister plot to destroy a vitally important world eco-summit happening nearby, but before Stark can act, he is quickly captured and disarmed by an enemy who somehow possesses intimate knowledge of his Iron Man technology. Someone close to him is a betrayer. But who? Colfer deftly weaves together all of the crucial elements of an entertaining superhero story: dastardly villains, a feisty sidekick, a duel to the death, and a hero worth cheering for. This novel is tailor-made for Marvel enthusiasts and is peppered with in-jokes about everything from Dr. Strange’s finger-waving tendency to Captain America’s excessive patriotic fervor. Best of all, the author successfully captures the vulnerability and infuriatingly seductive arrogance of Stark, who polices the world to atone for his father’s sins. Ideal for readers who are breathlessly awaiting the next film in the Marvel superhero franchise. (Adventure. 8-13)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169354690
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	10/25/2016
Series:	Iron Man
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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