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    Operation Stargazer
    Operation Stargazer
    Operation Stargazer
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    Operation Stargazer

    By Matthew K. Manning and Mary Meinking

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    While Howard To has always been on the geeky side, there's one girl who brings him out of his shell. Unfortunately, she's Hollywood's hottest sci-fi star and about as likely to cross Howard's path as he is likely to be struck by lightning. But when the starlet is hounded by a stalker who uses a drone to spy on her private life, Howard sees his chance to be a knight in shining armor. He employs his own drone to engage in aerial combat with the stalker's UAV, despite complaints from Parker, a fellow Drone Academy member. In the process, Howard also realizes his chance at romance may be closer to home than he realizes. . . .
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 15, 2020
    ISBN9781515887256
    Operation Stargazer
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    Matthew K. Manning

    The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.

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      Operation Stargazer - Matthew K. Manning

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      CHAPTER 1

      THE MAN IN THE DARK CAR

      The Man in Black was listening to classical music. It always soothed him on days like today. Los Angeles traffic was never easy, and rush hour was quickly approaching. The roads were far from clear, so the Man in Black enjoyed the symphony from the cool interior of his vehicle.

      His car was black. His suit was black. His sunglasses were as dark black as they came. Even his hair was black, slicked back on his head. It was a stark contrast to his complexion. But the Man in Black liked contrast. He liked his life in black and white, even if he operated in a world full of grays.

      The Man in Black smiled a bright white smile. He had perfect teeth. He prided himself on his dental hygiene. He had spent a small fortune on whitening, crowns, and mouth guards over the years, but he had a million-dollar smile to show for it. He used that grin whenever possible. Now he was using it because he’d discovered a parking spot, right there across from the hotel. It couldn’t be more perfect.

      He parallel parked his jet-black sedan and stepped out of the car, looking from right to left, then from left to right. A crowd was forming outside the hotel, but no one had noticed him. To them, the Man in Black was nothing special. That was how he preferred things. He wasn’t in the market for witnesses, after all.

      The Man in Black pressed a button on his keychain, and the trunk of his dark car popped open. He walked to the back of the sedan and removed a single item from its trunk. The thing in his hands was as black as his suit. It was as sleek as his hair. It was fairly small, despite its powerful motor, and had four small blades, one mounted on each corner.

      He placed the device on the sidewalk near the car and got back inside behind the wheel. He shut his door, then reached over and opened the glove box. Inside was a black remote, complete with two joysticks, a few buttons, and a small monitor. He pressed the center button, and the controller vibrated to life in his hands.

      Outside the car, the small object began to hum quietly. Then it lifted up into the air, propelled by four rapidly spinning miniature blades. The dark drone rose up into the sky.

      The Man in Black sank into his seat. He moved the controls with his long, rough thumbs. He smiled his bright smile, even though no one could see him. This time, the smile wasn’t for them. It was for him alone.

      CHAPTER 2

      SNACK, INTERRUPTED

      I’m going to need you to explain this, Howard To’s father said, placing the note on the kitchen table.

      Howard took a bite of his cereal, trying his best to avoid eye contact with his dad. He knew what it was. He’d played hooky from school — again — two weeks ago. He was surprised it had taken so long for his parents to be notified.

      Howard, his dad said. It was one word, but somehow it was also a complete sentence.

      Sorry, Pop, Howard said. I just . . . couldn’t do it.

      "You’ve been missing too much

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