Mind Reading
What would you do if you could read minds?
During a quick game of Power Fusion at school, Isaac wins the power to read minds—and can’t wait to use it!
Between testing out his new skills, doing odd jobs with his friends for extra cash, and finding a runaway dog, Isaac thinks he’s completed his challenge. But when another runaway needs rescuing, he realises there’s more to this power than meets the eye.
Join the adventure and discover if you’d take the risk with Power Fusion!
Tropes You'll Love
- Mind Reading Mayhem: A superpower that sounds amazing… until it gets complicated.
- Superpowers with Consequences: Every power comes with a challenge.
- Ordinary Kids, Extraordinary Abilities: School life gets a superhero twist.
- Friends on a Mission: Isaac and his friends work together when things go wrong.
- Runaway Rescue: A missing dog leads to bigger discoveries.
- Power as a Burden: Reading minds isn’t always as fun as Isaac expects.
- Small-Town Adventure: Everyday places become part of the mystery.
- Helping Others: The real challenge is learning how to use power kindly.
- Kid-Led Problem Solving: The kids take action and follow the clues.
- Fun with Heart: Action, humour, friendship, and a meaningful lesson.
Behind the Story
Mind Reading is the fourth book in the Power Fusion series, and by this stage the story world is established enough that I’m having a lot of fun exploring different superpowers. Each book gives the characters a new ability to test, enjoy, misuse, and eventually understand a little better.
Mind reading felt like the perfect power to play with next because, at first, it sounds like the ultimate shortcut. You could know what people were thinking, find answers, solve problems, and maybe even get yourself out of trouble. But the more Isaac uses his power, the more he discovers that hearing people’s thoughts can be confusing, overwhelming, and not always fair. Like all the best superpowers, it is both fun and a burden.
This story gave me a chance to mix humour, friendship, odd jobs, animal rescues, and a gentle look at responsibility. Isaac’s adventure is about learning that having a power doesn’t automatically make you a hero—what matters is how you choose to use it.
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Renee Conoulty is an Australian author based in Gippsland, Victoria, writing books with humour and heart for all ages. She writes picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books that centre thoughtful characters, emotional literacy, and small acts of kindness. As a regular at local markets, Renee is inspired by conversations with young readers and the way children see — and question — the world around them.
Book Details & Metadata
Title: Mind ReadingSeries: Power Fusion Book 4
Author: Renee Conoulty
Release Date: June 15, 2026
Genre: Children’s Chapter Book / Superhero Adventure / Fantasy Adventure
Themes: Friendship, responsibility, helping others, empathy, superpowers, animal rescue, teamwork, choices and consequences.
Setting: Australia, in a fictional country town.
Target Age: 8–12 years
Format: Paperback & eBook
Availability: Available via Amazon and major retailers.
Summary for Search: A fun Australian children’s chapter book about friendship, superpowers, mind reading, and responsibility. When Isaac wins the power to read minds during a game of Power Fusion, he thinks it will make everything easier. But after odd jobs, runaway dogs, and unexpected challenges, Isaac discovers that every power comes with a cost.