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The Comet's Curse: A Galahad Book (Galahad)

by Dom Testa

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

When the tail of the comet Bhaktul flicks through the Earths atmosphere, deadly particles are left in its wake. Suddenly, mankind is confronted with a virus that devastates the adult population. Only those under the age of eighteen seem to be immune. Desperate to save humanity, a renowned scientist proposes a bold plan: to create a ship that will carry a crew of 251 teenagers to a home in a distant solar system. Two years later, the Galahad and its crewnone over the age of sixteenis launched.

Two years of training have prepared the crew for the challenges of space travel. But soon after departing Earth, they discover that a saboteur is hiding on the Galahad! Faced with escalating acts of vandalism and terrorized by threatening messages, sixteen-year-old Triana Martell and her council soon realize that the stowaway will do anything to ensure that the Galahad never reaches its destination. The teens must find a way to neutralize their enemy. For if their mission fails, it will mean the end of the human race….

Review:

Praise for THE COMET'S CURSE: 

“Grabs readers attention with the very first page and never lets go. Both a mystery and an adventure, combining a solid cast of characters with humor, pathos, growing pains and just a hint of romance, this opener bodes well for the remainder of the series.”Kirkus Reviews

 

“Sci-fi fans will enjoy Testas spare Asimovian plot, but even those leery of the genre will appreciate how each chapter alternates to the past to further flesh out our protagonists. Stealing the show is the Galahads mischievous central computer, Roc, who speaks directly to the readers as he acts as a Greek chorus.”Booklist

About the Author

DOM TESTA, of Denver, Colorado, has been a radio show host since 1977, and currently is a co-host of the popular "Dom and Jane Show" on Mix 100 in Denver. A strong advocate of literacy programs for children, he regularly visits Colorado schools and reads to more than 500 kids a year. Dom began the "Big Brain Club" to encourage students to overcome the peer pressure that often prevents them from achieving their true potential.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780765321077
Author:
Testa, Dom
Publisher:
Tor Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Interplanetary voyages
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series:
Galahad Books
Publication Date:
January 2009
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
236
Dimensions:
8.44x5.82x.90 in. .77 lbs.
Age Level:
13-UP

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