Ultraman: the Ultra Academy Beware Baleful Baltan!

"How do you explain that the world just ... broke?" When kaiju and alien attacks threaten humanity, six brilliant twelve year olds are recruited to join The Ultra Academy--an elite training program run by the legendary SSSP. Together, they must master advanced technology, uncover ancient mysteries, and combine their unique skills to defeat creatures that defy scientific explanation. Still, even geniuses have limits. What happens when you give everything you have, and it still isn't enough? Legendary superhero Ultraman stands guard over Earth, ready to assist. But will he show up? Will he appear in time to make a difference? The fate of the world now depends on six misfit kids and a hero nobody fully understands. So hey, it's the end of the world! > Either way, science, friendship, and epic kaiju battles await in The Ultra Academy series! >Book One: Twelve year old volcano enthusiast Jack Newton joins the elite Ultra Academy, a secret SSSP training program for gifted youth. He and five other quirky student specialists face their first mission when alien Baltans infiltrate underwater volcanoes with a plan to overtake Earth. When the Baltans use mind control to turn the students against each other, the Ultra Academy must set aside competition and focus on combining their strengths to save the planet.