High Wire cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.5
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 73000
Points per Word 0.000151
Page Count 280
Points per Page 0.039286

Description

Underneath the Cservanka Brothers Circus a dark side emerges, a black market ring in high-tech weapons. This series was created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik. Book #14

Quick Summary

Set under the flashing lights of a traveling circus, High Wire drops readers into a secret world of high-tech weapons dealing that even the most seasoned spy would envy. The teen protagonists are drawn into the action when they discover that the circus's flashy performances are a front for a black-market ring, and they must use their tech skills and quick thinking to stay one step ahead of dangerous criminals. It's a fast-paced, page-turner that mixes circus spectacle with a tech-thriller edge, perfect for fans of the Net Force series or anyone who likes a good adventure where gadgets and danger go hand-in-hand. Parents will appreciate that the story keeps a steady, age-appropriate tension without graphic gore, though there's a fair share of suspense that might give younger readers a thrill. If you're looking for a book that feels like a roller-coaster ride under the big top, this one definitely delivers.