Santa Pyre: The Burning Solaris

The year was 2043. A fairly average young man of age 13 began the eighth grade. His first few weeks seemed normal enough.
But when a school field trip went horribly wrong, something went terrifically right.
Now granted with great power, he and his friends must overcome challenges and protect his country, and perhaps the world over.
This is a story about growth, and seeking to define oneself against all odds.