Amazon C2 & Posse: Inner-City Heroes Category:  Young Adult/Teen Publisher: Langdon Street Press ISBN-10:  1934938041 Type: Fiction Pages: 22 Copyright: Dec 12, 2008 ISBN-13: 9781934938041 A new action adventure series that portrays inner-city teenagers of different ethnicity as heroes. Not because they slipped and fell in some radioactive puddle, but because they are learning, acquiring and developing human attributes. When these teens use their human attributes, they discover that it becomes their own super power - that they use to battle the aliens of ILOE.  Welcome to the premiere issue of a new episodic action-adventure series called C2 & Posse: Inner-City Heroes™  (pronounced Cee-Squared).   This dynamic visually driven adventure begins with episode #4 set in the year 2150.  While visiting the Museum of Natural Mystery, our inner-city teenagers get kidnapped by covert agents of the evil empire and find themselves... “Caught in the Mix!”    Later they discover that this evil empire with its storm trooper androids, generals, covert agents and technology - destroyed life on all the planets in our solar system.... now earth is their next target.   The Inner-City Heroes are: C2 ™ (pronounced Cee-Squared) is an African American and is the Posse’s leader and resident scientist, utilizing his keen knowledge of mathematics; he creates all the hip scientific hardware they use from recycled trash. He also raps, loves Hip-Hop and R&B, plays piano and keyboards and produces the group’s phat soundtrack.   SPOONY-BREEZE ™ is a Caucasian American who’s real cool and real quick. His nose twitches when there’s danger. He plays drums, paints and loves Jazz, Urban-Contemporary Music, basketball and golf. His jump shots are legendary in the neighborhood.   GLOW ™ is an Asian American who’s jovial and energetic with a distinctively infectious laugh and a glowing personality. Though a little on the chubby side, he is a physically superior athlete and martial arts expert who loves to eat. He plays tenor saxophone, loves Elvis Presley and Rock and Roll.   PEPPERMINT-T ™ is a Latin American and is the stylish and sassy informational specialist that monitors the airwaves (audio/video) for ILOE™ related disturbances. On the science tip, she’s a whiz and cracks computer access codes with her special skills and hardware. She’s got a green thumb, plays guitar and sings love songs, but please don’t be fooled...she’s no wimp! She’s got a powerful right cross and is not afraid to fight for the truth!   These new Inner-City Heroes are dramatic, humorous and exciting! They provide an excellent communication vehicle, building awareness of issues concerning children, teenagers, ecology and humanity.   Each action-packed adventure challenges C2 & POSSE to develop their intellect, faith, individual talents and collective skills to overcome obstacles and to defeat the evil empire.   The salvation of all humanity rests on the broad shoulders of C2 & Posse! No guns...just fun. Excerpt This futuristic action-adventure series features a dynamic, visually driven story about four talented teenagers of different cultures who triumph over extraordinary circumstances and form a musical group called C2 & POSSE (pronounced Cee-Squared). While performing locally, they stumble upon an evil plot to destroy life on earth. As they investigate, they discover the Intergalactic legion of Evil™ (ILOE-pronounced i-lo), the sinister empire dedicated to spreading evil and destroying life as we know it, throughout the Galaxy. ILOE’s wicked Imperial Warlord, with his Storm Trooper Androids, Generals and Covert Agents, destroyed life on all the planets in our solar system except earth....now earth is their target. The salvation of all humanity rests on the broad shoulders of this new team of Inner-City Heroes called C2 & POSSE!

C2&Posse Inner-city Heroes Theresa L. Jackson
Here is a piece of work that not only relates to children of all ages through artistry, imagination, and messaging but it also teaches the basic codes of life that can and do so easily get lost in growing up: doing your best all the time not just some of the time, respecting everyone; talking to and accepting the wisdom of elders be it family, teachers, mentors or friends; always believing in yourself; and protecting our environment. Thank you, Mr. Fletcher for creating such a powerful teaching tool. This is a job well done. Keep up the good work.

21st Century Mind-Food Robin F. Baker
From the incredibly prolific mind of Anthony `ARTONI' Fletcher comes C2 & Posse Inner-City Heroes -- A band of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic students of life battling the forces of darkness and ignorance. The underlying theme being that whether in crisis or joined together in song, people of all races, beliefs and cultural nuances can work together to solve problems and improve situations.

The premiere issue "Caught In The Mix" finds three quarters of our heroes in the hands of the enemy. Individual talents combine to free themselves but they wind up in yet a bigger jam! Meanwhile, unaware of the lot of his friends, their mysterious and largely yet-to-be-introduced leader tickles the ivories to the funky rhythms of his favorite old-school vinyl classics. Will the quartet be reunited in time to defeat the enemy? It's music that's brought them together, but does it also threaten to keep them separated?

As allegorically sound as it is vividly illustrated, ARTONI introduces the `Posse' not just as entertainment, but also as edutainment or `education-nouveau' for the youth of today. His characters are among the first to be exclusively aimed at 21st century kids with ideals that germinated in the civil rights movement of the 20th century. This premiere issue serves as a teaser to many upcoming issues and does its job superbly. Enjoy!

-- Mr. Robin Fitzgerald Baker, concerned 21st century parent.

Awesome and Captivating!
I purchased copies of this book for my seven year old son, and my eleven year old daughter. Both children were in awe when they initially saw the book, as was I. The quality of the production of this book is unbelievable! The usage of color throughout is very rich, and the artistic quality employed is on a level rarely seen. The children were instantly drawn to the characters, Glow, Spoony Breeze, Peppermin-T, and C2, and their exploits. We can hardly wait for the next edition to be released so that we can find out what happens to our heroes. This is a must see, and read for children of all ages!