Weirdville: Fright Train (Lower Grade Spooky Fun Adventure)
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For lovers of Middle Grade Sci-Fi (suitable for readers 9-13 years old):
NOAH ZARC: MAMMOTH TROUBLE
(Book 1 of the Noah Zarc Series)
By D. Robert Pease
This middle grade science fiction story is perfect for kids 9-13 years old, full of space adventures, time travel, and more. For more information on this book, please visit the Evolved Publishing website.
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Noah lives for piloting spaceships through time, dodging killer robots and saving Earth’s animals from extinction. Life couldn’t be better. But the twelve-year-old time traveler learns it could be a whole lot worse. His mom is kidnapped and taken to Mars; his dad is stranded in the Ice Age; and Noah is attacked at every turn by a foe bent on destroying Earth… for the second time.
If you’re looking for an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure, and love such books as Percy Jackson, The Softwire, Artemis Fowl, or The Search for Wondla, then Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble needs to be your next thrill ride.
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Praise for Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble:
“Pease’s strength as a storyteller lies in his ability to connect multiple time periods imaginatively, as well as Noah’s excited, fast-paced narration.” – Publishers Weekly
“The story of Noah Zarc, although set in a science fiction world is really a thriller, and I can say that the action never stops! Devoid of any major fight sequences, it still does not lack action. Some of the flight sequences are edge-of-the-seat affairs, as Noah is seen trying either to follow someone or at other times, run away from people following him. The story also has a number of twists and you really don’t know the intentions of the bad guy until quite late in the story. There are a couple of big twists in the story which really define the direction the story takes.” – Ritesh Kala’s Book Reviews
“The storyline is of course inspired by that of the famed biblical flood, but the inspiration stops there. This is not a religious novel, and the references are relegated to the name of the protagonists (and his father), and their mission of collecting examples of every living creature on earth, two at a time. Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble is a great start to what I can see becoming a landmark young science fiction series. I was entertained during my adventures through time, brought home to a satisfyingly realistic conclusion, and even learned a thing or two about the craft of writing along the way. I am rating Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble 24/25. It is absolutely worth a read, and if you happen to have a young reader on your Christmas list that is interested in Science Fiction, I highly recommend that you introduce them to the Zarc family.” – Christopher Godsoe
“One thousand plus years into the future of our solar system, Earth has been destroyed. People now live on Mars and Venus, fly around in the coolest space ships, and utilize amazing technology (like holopads, personal flying thermsuits, chef-bots that speak with French accents, and neuro implants). They’ve even perfected time travel. But, unfortunately, all animal life has been destroyed in the great Cataclysm. Enter the Zarc family. Futuristic sci-fi is not usually my first choice, but this spin on Noah’s ark looked so intriguing I had to download it. I’m glad I did. Not only is it one of the most original stories I’ve read recently, it’s well-written, entertaining, sometimes unpredictable, and just plain fun. It’s also squeaky clean, totally appropriate for middle-graders as young as eight, though I’d probably rate it at about a fifth grade reading level.” – Michelle Isenhoff
THE SILVER SPHERE
By Michael Dadich
This Young Adult Fantasy/Sci-Fi novel, an extraordinary tale of two inter-connected planets fighting evil, is now available. For more information on this multiple award-winning book, please visit the Evolved Publishing website.
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Shelby Pardow never imagined she could kill someone. All she wants to do is hide from her troubled father… when she is teleported to awaiting soldiers on the planet Azimuth. Here she is not a child, but Kin to one of the six Aulic Assembly members whom Malefic Cacoethes has drugged and imprisoned. He seeks to become dictator of this world (and then Earth by proxy).
His father, Biskara, is an evil celestial entity, tracked by the Assembly with an armillary device, The Silver Sphere. With the Assembly now deposed, Biskara directs Malefic and the Nightlanders to their strategic targets. Unless….
Can Shelby find the other Kin, and develop courage and combat skills? Can the Kin reassemble in time to release or replace the Assembly, overthrowing Malefic and restraining Biskara?
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Praise for The Silver Sphere:
“The Silver Sphere is a classic good-versus-evil fantasy adventure of epic proportions. We’ve often said that science fiction and fantasy are the hardest novels to write as it involves the arduous task of world building. The Silver Sphere is successful in its creation of sister planet Azimuth, we suspect, because author Dadich let his heroic story marinate since childhood.
“Stories of this caliber need time to develop and mature to be told properly. J.R.R. Tolkien took 12+ years to write, edit and release his magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings trilogy. J.K. Rowling conceived many of her ideas about Harry Potter and Hogwarts in her childhood, only to return to them later and leave her mark on the literary world. C.S. Lewis originally envisioned what would become The Chronicles of Narnia ten years before he wrote the first book in the series. Our point is that Dadich is in good company, and the protracted construction time might portend great things for The Silver Sphere.
“We mention Tolkien, Rowling and Lewis upfront because you’ll inevitably start making comparisons about these authors’ great works right away; but The Silver Sphere is no knock off of these iconic novels. Dadich’s sophisticated novel can stand on its own.
“I love how the author expertly mixes the fantasy and sci-fi elements together. I felt like I was reading Star Wars and Harry Potter all rolled into one. I hope this becomes a series of books because we are sad we finished it so fast.” – Wise Bear Books (Awarded The Silver Sphere their 2013 Gold Medal in Young Adult Fiction – Science Fiction/Fantasy)
“This book has intrigue, betrayal, suspense, and a lot more. I appreciated seeing the threads of the plot tied together, after they started so far apart. Certain interactions between characters were predictable while some others were a complete surprise. The characters’ backgrounds were worked out well throughout the story, and appear to have influenced their actions in ways that made sense. The illustrations of some of the creatures in the book helped a lot. The best part by far was that this author made me care about his characters. The Silver Sphere is a very enjoyable book.” –Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Awards (Awarded The Silver Sphere their 2013 Gold Medal in Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy/Sci-Fi)
For lovers of humorous Lower Grade adventures in the style of classic fairy tales (suitable for readers 7-11 years old):
THE PERSNICKETY PRINCESS
(Tales from Upon A. Time - Book 1)
By Falcon Storm
This lower grade adventure is perfect for kids 7-11 years old, though kids a little older are sure to like it too. For more information on this book, please visit the Evolved Publishing website.
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High up in the tallest tower of the purplest castle in the Kingdom by the Sea, Princess Lavender awaits rescue. Desperate as she may be, only the most dashing, well dressed, properly mannered prince will do. Oh, and he must stand exactly four and three-quarters inches taller than her. A princess has got to have standards, after all.
When, finally, one such prince comes to her castle—not to rescue her, but her younger sister—Lavender refuses to be ignored. Instead of waiting for the next suitor to come along, she devises a plan to put herself in danger, thus forcing the upstart prince to forget her sister and rescue her instead.
Well accustomed to getting her way, there is only one thing, unfortunately, that this princess can’t control—her luck. When her plans go awry, put
ting her in very real danger, will she allow the prince to rescue her as he sees fit? Will he even want to try?
And will anyone be able to find a way to rescue Lavender from her persnickety ways once and for all? Find out in this comedic tale of princes, dragons, and dreams that just may come true.
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Praise for The Persnickety Princess:
“This book was utterly delightful. Although I’m no where near the target age group for this book, I still found it completely entrancing and adorable. This is the type of story that could get children who don’t enjoy reading, nose deep in a book. I have decided that this will be my son’s first fairy tale chapter book. I can not wait to read this too [sic] him! Unfortunately, it’s still a bit big for him. I might try anyhow, just because I had so much fun with it that I can’t wait to share that delight with my child. This is a book that belongs on every child’s book shelf!” - pinkspo0n “HF” (at Amazon)
“The Persnickety Princess is the first novel by Alaskan author Falcon Storm, and I think it’s a fine start. His style of writing is charming and appealing. His characters are fun and the story itself kept me interested and, I felt, had a good moral to pass on for girls and boys. Also, the men of the tale being closer to average height than most “heroes” in fiction is a nice change and a nice detail. You don’t have to be six foot four to be a hero.” - M. Fenn
“This is a wonderful read, full of humor and unexpected moments that left me laughing and shaking my head-in a good way! I especially enjoyed Upon A. Time, the narrator of the story. He’s a bard-excuse me, Bard, because you can’t forget the capital “B”-who finds himself captive after causing a little too much commotion. As a Bard is want [sic] to do, he decides to tell a tale in hopes of getting himself out of trouble. His quirky sense of humor is great, and I can’t wait to see what he will do in the next installment. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys fairytales, or has a little one to read to at night. I’m sure they’ll enjoy it.” - Jamie B. Musings
Table of Contents
Copyright
Other Books by Majanka Verstraete
Dedication
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Acknowledgements
About the Author
What's Next from Majanka Verstraete?
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