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I’ve always loved to read. When I was supposed to be practicing dance I’d turn on the music and instead of dancing curl up with a book. No wonder I can’t dance. When I was supposed to be doing stuff for my newspaper route I’d sometimes pull over on the side of the road and just read. I don’t get to read as often as I’d like now. If only there were more hours in the day…
It’s summer. School is out. It’s the perfect time for kids to be playing outside. When the evening comes, or on a rainy day, or even before bed, it’s the perfect time to read. Here are four new titles that are perfect for escaping away from the day to day stuff. there’s a little something for everyone.
Earthman Jack vs. The Ghost Planet (The Earthman Jack Space Saga) (Volume 1)
- Author: Matthew Kadish
- Series: The Earthman Jack Space Saga
- Paperback: 680 pages
- Publisher: Privateer Press; 1 edition (October 10, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0991064704
- ISBN-13: 978-0991064700
Jack Finnegan only has to worry about dealing with school bullies, suffering through detention with his homeroom teacher, and getting noticed by the girl of his dreams… at least until an army of evil aliens invade Earth. Suddenly, this teenage slacker finds himself at the center of a galaxy-spanning conflict – where the lives of everyone on the planet are in jeopardy, soldiers use Quantum Physics to become superheroes, and the enemy uses some mysterious form of magic to make themselves practically unstoppable. The secret to ending the conflict and saving the universe may lie in a powerful ancient spaceship, which it seems can only be flown by Earthmen. Now, Jack and a rag-tag group of allies must overcome impossible odds, defeat an unkillable enemy, rescue the princess of the galaxy, and save the universe from a threat more terrifying than any it has ever faced. Can this underachiever rise to the occasion and become the hero Earth needs? The fate of all life in the galaxy may rest in his hands.
The Shifter’s Trail
- Author: Adam Alexander
- Paperback: 350 pages
- Publisher: Outskirts Press (November 22, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 147870084X
- ISBN-13: 978-1478700845
If an alien passed you on the street, would you know?
Something white hot was streaking across the blue April sky, pursued by a troubled trail of white smoke. Andromeda Brown had a brief sense of something enormous and powerful tumbling end over end. Even though it was far too high to hear, she could almost imagine its roar as it ripped through the heavens, arcing gracefully towards the horizon.
Andromeda sat quietly at her desk and waited for instructions. Whatever else happened today, at least there would be no detention….
Except for an unfortunate attachment to numbers, Andromeda Brown is an ordinary girl with an ordinary life at a perfectly ordinary school. Until, that is, a spaceship crash-lands near her home in Chicago, and circumstances throw her into contact with folks whose zip code is, quite literally, out of this world. Her new acquaintances are in trouble and desperately need her help. They are frantically looking for a freakish, shape-shifting alien scientist who has been hanging out on planet Earth for, well, ages. And hard as it is to track down someone who can change appearance at will, Andromeda’s difficulties are multiplied by the fact that she and her friends are not the only ones on the shifter’s trail. Darker forces are at work.
For if the shifter’s knowledge falls into the wrong hands, humanity is in for a very bad day….
Enjella Uprooted: A Tooth Fairy Gets a New Job
- Author: Jane F Collen
- Paperback: 260 pages
- Publisher: Streamline Brands (September 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0985573201
- ISBN-13: 978-0985573201
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
This is the story of an adolescent Fairy who overcomes teasing, low self esteem and another Fairy’s meanness to become a first class Tooth Fairy. But while conquering these obstacles she realizes she needs something more to make herself complete. Join her in her journey to become an empowered, self-made Fairy. Written in classic storytelling style, the journey of the heroine appeals primarily to “tween” girls. However, Enjella’s journey, as she struggles to do her best and identify and use her true talents, resonates with all children.
Surf Sharks:The First Ride
- Hardcover: 36 pages
- Publisher: Surf Sharks Inc (March 1, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0989064115
- ISBN-13: 978-0989064118
Surf Sharks: The First Ride is the first in a series of books. It’s an extraordinary story about how three young sharks and three young surfers come together to help each other escape danger and solve problems. They find friendship, respect, and a common love for the waves. This captivating adventure is filled with excitement, surprising characters, and fascinating facts about sharks. Surf Sharks—they’re righteous, radical, and always ready to ride! Check out the next big wave in children’s entertainment at surfsharks.com.
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