Darcy Pattison

Sleepers Large Print

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Produktbeschreibung

LARGE PRINT EDITION SLEEPERS, Book 1, The Blue Planets World Series What if alien refugees were already living in Earth's oceans-and you were one of them? Jake Rose can breathe underwater. That's not exactly normal for a seventh-grader living on Bainbridge Island, but then again, Jake isn't exactly normal. He's half-human, half-alien, with gills hidden beneath his shirt and a secret that could change everything. His home planet Rison is dying-literally imploding from a science experiment gone catastrophically wrong. Jake's alien mother, Ambassador Dayexi Quad-de, is desperately negotiating with Earth's governments to let her people settle peacefully in the oceans. It should be simple: Risonians need water, Earth has plenty of it, and nobody gets hurt. But someone wants to start a war instead. When Jake stumbles upon a terrifying conspiracy to sabotage Mount Rainier and trigger a massive volcanic eruption, he realizes the truth: Earth's elite ELLIS forces plan to frame the peaceful Risonian refugees, turning them from desperate survivors into dangerous invaders. One fake alien attack is all it takes to justify a genocide. Then Jake's mother disappears. Kidnapped. And suddenly, this isn't just about saving two worlds-it's about saving the only family he has left. Armed with abilities that make him perfectly suited for both land and sea, Jake must navigate deadly government conspiracies, underwater alien technology, and the impossible choice between the planet that raised him and the planet that might become his home. Because when you're caught between two worlds, sometimes you're the only one who can save both. Perfect for readers who devour: Middle grade science fiction adventures that feel believable Alien contact stories with real consequences Underwater fantasy and ocean-based adventures Action-packed chapter books for ages 8-14 Environmental themes wrapped in epic storytelling Heroes who don't fit in anywhere-until they find their purpose SLEEPERS launches the pulse-pounding Blue Planets World series, where middle grade adventure meets edge-of-your-seat science fiction. Perfect for fourth through eighth grade readers ready for their next obsession.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mims House
• Seitenzahl: 452
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 729g
• ISBN-13: 9781629443218
• ISBN-10: 1629443212
• Artikelnr.: 74860572

Autorenporträt

Award-winning children's author DARCY PATTISON has written over seventy books for young readers, including five that received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, or BCCB. Her expertise in both science and storytelling shines through her five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books and Best STEM Book award-credentials that fuel the authentic scientific adventures in the Blue Planets World series.Pattison's passion for ocean exploration and environmental science drives her middle grade science fiction. She's hiked volcanoes in Bali, explored New Zealand's backcountry, and conquered Colorado's 14,043-foot Mt. Sherman-real-world adventures that inspire Jake Rose's intergalactic journeys between Earth and the alien ocean planet Rison. Her upcoming bucket list includes kayaking Hawaii's N¿ Pali Coast, perfect research for writing about underwater alien civilizations.With books translated into eleven languages and recognition including the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist, Pattison brings both scientific accuracy and heart-pounding adventure to middle grade readers ready for their next obsession. The Blue Planets World series combines her love of environmental science, ocean exploration, and the kind of epic adventures that make young readers believe they can save the world.When she's not writing about alien refugees or underwater civilizations, she's planning her next real-world adventure-always with an eye for the next great story.