Union Square Kids Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon - Middle Grade Science Fiction Adventure | Ages 8-12 | Paperback

Lonely latchkey kid Tobi dreams of growing up to fight the giant monsters that plague his city, just like his dad. When he stumbles upon the power to turn into the colossal superhero, Go-Man, he realizes he's been wishing his childhood away. Go-Man vs. The Star Dragon is an action-packed, highly bingeable middle grade adventure about how one kid overcomes the differences that set him apart from his classmates in order to make friends and save his city. It's also, at its heart, a story about an autistic kid overcoming neglect in his home, drawing on Hamish Steele's own childhood experiences.

This follow-up to Go-Man: Champion of Earth finds Tobi getting more comfortable with his superhero persona. However, his best (and only) friend Grace is struggling with her own identity and how it fits into Tobi's larger-than-life adventures. When Tobi is invited to Robug Academy, his dream, he also struggles with how to find a place among his favorite heroes, the Robugs, how to stay true to himself and his friend, and how to do the right thing when everyone is telling him it's wrong. Who are the real villains here? And is Tobi in danger of becoming one of them?

Key Features/Benefits:

• Action-packed middle grade adventure
• Explores themes of friendship, identity, and overcoming differences
• Features a relatable protagonist dealing with autism and neglect
• Follow-up to Go-Man: Champion of Earth

Specifications:

• Author: Hamish Steele
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Reading Age: 8 - 12 years
• Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.1 x 21.59 cm
• Weight: 476 g
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN-10: 1454955082
• ISBN-13: 978-1454955085
• EAN: 9781454955085
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2026

Dive into the exciting world of Go-Man and join Tobi on his quest to save his city and find his place.