Jupiter Chronicles
The Secret of the Great Red Spot
By Leonardo Ramirez
A Steampunk Children’s Series
C. 2012 Leonardoverse
ISBN: 978-0615633336
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About the Book, from the author:
Book One of a Steampunk Children'’s
Adventure Series
Witness
the dawn of Steampunk!
It is the year 1892 and Ian and Callie
Castillo have had to suffer the hardships of a single parent family since their
father went missing five years ago. Since then Ian has refused to use the last
gift that his father left the wounded boy; a telescope that sits collecting
dust in the attic.
When Callie decides to peer through its
murky lens it activates the device and sends the Castillos to the steam-powered
floating cities of Jupiter to rescue their father and save the Jovians before
the Martians launch their attack.
What follows is the beginning of an era
that will forever be known by its strange name...
. . .Steampunk.
Combining Children’s Science Fiction with
Fantasy, this action-packed Chapter Book series takes you on an adventure into
the world of Steampunk chronicles the birth of a new era!
Join the adventure now!
Ramirez
enjoys his world, it’s easy to tell. There’s enough steam engines and gadgets,
gears and wishful thinking for any young reader to love in The Jupiter
Chronicles, without too many details over the head of nine to eleven-year-olds.
Young
readers join Callie and Ian as they blast off in a mystery mission to Jupiter
where they encounter the false lizard emperor, robots, and other cool gadgets.
The gadgets and creatures not only help them learn the secret of the red spot,
something that Ian’s wondered about since his dad disappeared five years ago,
but save that world.
A
nice read, a little less than a hundred pages, geared toward middle graders,
Ramirez also packs in some fun facts about real people like Nikola Tesla and
some art from the book. What might these machines have looked like? The story
is told from the children’s viewpoint, and keeps the reader turning pages with
nice action. Those who enjoy quest stories, gadgets, space travel, and bloodless
shoot ’em up video games will like this story. Beautiful cover. The date of the
setting is mentioned in the book description on the author’s website and online
retailers, but not in the book.
Ramirez’s
website is packed with fun things to do, and a guide for educators who might
want to schedule a visit. Children are also invited to send in artwork.
About the Author:
Leonardo Ramirez
is a writer whose joy first comes from being a husband and a dad and enjoying
life with his family.
He’s
the author of the Haven: The Graphic Novel and Haven of Dante.
Web:
http://www.leonardoverse.com
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