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The Chosen of Gaia
by
M. Mariz (Goodreads Author)
Fifteen-year-old Albert has just received an invitation that could transform his disappointing life completely – a chance to belong to an advanced and hidden society that only reveals itself to a select few.
Immersed in a new world of mind-boggling technology and intriguing peers, Albert will overcome his fears enough to ignore a few suspicious details. But soon he'll find...more
Immersed in a new world of mind-boggling technology and intriguing peers, Albert will overcome his fears enough to ignore a few suspicious details. But soon he'll find...more
Paperback, 230 pages
Published
September 28th 2012
by Marcela Mariz
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The Chosen of Gaia is the perfect choice for light reading and entertainment. M. Mariz presents a perfect society with immense technological advancements and little worry about crime or disease.
Albert and his family are introduced to this new world, Gaia, as a family of Chosen. They'll have to adjust to their new life or return to Earth with no memory of their experience. Albert, his twin sister Ruth, and their mother Sophia wholeheartedly agree to the journey, but their father, Victor, hesitat...more
Albert and his family are introduced to this new world, Gaia, as a family of Chosen. They'll have to adjust to their new life or return to Earth with no memory of their experience. Albert, his twin sister Ruth, and their mother Sophia wholeheartedly agree to the journey, but their father, Victor, hesitat...more
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This story is about fifteen-year-old Albert who has just received an invitation that could transform his sad little life completely. It would give him a chance to belong to an advanced and clandestine society that reveals itself to only a select few.
Engrossed in a new world comprising of advanced, mind-boggling technology and intriguing peers, Albert will overcome his fears, but at the cost of ignoring a few suspicious details. Not too later, he finds his...more
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Adventure, conspiracies and humor are the key elements of this addictive fantasy/ science-fiction novel that presents a utopian society in which only a few selected families are accepted. With her amazing writing style and an intelligent plotline, M. Mariz has already gained a lot of fans whose only wish is for her to write a sequel of “The Chosen of Gaia”. This is not your average action-packed suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat o...more
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The Chosen Of Gaia ia a great read. I was excited when I was asked to read this book because I had never heard of it and I am so glad I was able to read it. This is such a great Dystopian book that I highly recommend it.
Gaia starts off with Albert and his family being chosen to to be a part of The Gaia Society. This is huge because no one can join you have to be chosen and accepted by the elders. As Albert learns everything is not what it seems he realizes he has a special gift. Albert has the g...more
Gaia starts off with Albert and his family being chosen to to be a part of The Gaia Society. This is huge because no one can join you have to be chosen and accepted by the elders. As Albert learns everything is not what it seems he realizes he has a special gift. Albert has the g...more
The Chosen of Gaia is a perfect example of fantasy blended with mystery. Which, as this bookworm happily found quite quickly, make for a very quick and enjoyable read. M. Mariz presents a whole new world in this book. Literally. Imagine a perfect society. One with technology far beyond our wildest dreams, and an extremely low mortality rate. Sound too good to be true? You might just be right.
Albert and his family were wonderful to follow in this story. It's not hard to choose favorites since Alb...more
Albert and his family were wonderful to follow in this story. It's not hard to choose favorites since Alb...more
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Gaia is a perfect world that values the good in people and strives to advance its society. There hasn't been a serious crime in more than 200 years and no ones fears leaving their homes unlocked. The citizens of Gaia are descended from those who once lived in the legendary city of Atlantis. And then there are those very select few from Earth who were Chosen and given the opportunity to live on Gaia. Albert Klein and his family are the mos...more
Gaia is a perfect world that values the good in people and strives to advance its society. There hasn't been a serious crime in more than 200 years and no ones fears leaving their homes unlocked. The citizens of Gaia are descended from those who once lived in the legendary city of Atlantis. And then there are those very select few from Earth who were Chosen and given the opportunity to live on Gaia. Albert Klein and his family are the mos...more
This tells the story of a family who is given the opportunity to travel to and live on a hidden planet near Earth..a utopia. But all is not as perfect as it seems, and the family finds themselves accused of a deadly crime. This is one of my favorite books of my recent reads.. the characters are interesting and engaging, the plot isn't too predictable or boring, the writing is well done, and the book is fun to read.
If I had anything bad to say about it, it would be this: I thought the story was a...more
If I had anything bad to say about it, it would be this: I thought the story was a...more
This was an adorable, charming story that mixes the perfect amount of fantastical science fiction that is unlike any of us have ever experienced, with the inner struggles and emotional journeys that everyone experiences in life.
I loved the story, right from the first page. Mariz takes readers on a ride through family values, solid science, love on many levels, loyalty, and even touches on the importance of dreams. The journey all begins with a dream called a Revelation.
I have a Revelation: We w...more
I loved the story, right from the first page. Mariz takes readers on a ride through family values, solid science, love on many levels, loyalty, and even touches on the importance of dreams. The journey all begins with a dream called a Revelation.
I have a Revelation: We w...more
The Chosen of Gaia by M. Mariz is a great story for young adults. It tells the story of Albert, a 15 year old boy, and the rest of his family on their adventure into an advanced society. The Gaians keep an eye out for people that meet certain requirements to bring into their society to help enrich their way of life. Despite the claims of an ideal society made by the Gaians Albert learns that there are hidden elements that don't agree with the policy of bringing in outsiders. Albert's family must...more
I won this book from the Librarything giveaway program and Im so glad I did! It was a fantastic dystopian! It was a perfect blend of fantasy, mystery, and a touch of sci-fi. The main characters are very likable and you find yourself wishing you were as lucky as them and becoming a chosen one who get's to move to Gaia and experience all this amazing advanced technology. I would love a closet that works like there's does, not to mention the flyers, personal MODs and intensifiers! Just such a fun c...more
I enjoyed this book, especially the technology on Gaia. I so want a closet with swatches of fabric that I can turn into any clothing design I want. And a bedroom that I can simply tell what I want and where I want it. I found the characters likeable and interesting. And the plot was definitely an intriguing one, moving to a new planet where a 'utopian' society exists, it sounds great, but of course, no human society is perfect, not even the one on Gaia. While the writing isn't as detailed or smo...more
A friend told me about the book and I got interested and decided to buy it by Amazon. I've received the book around two weeks ago, and it was so interesting that I have already read it all!!! It's that kind of book that you just can't stop reading!!! Congratulations to the author! I recommend it to everybody, but it is for sure a great option for teenagers gift during Christmas!! Hope you all also have the opportunity to enjoy it!
A great mystery for kids and younger people, It is a great book.
I truly enjoyed reading. The conflict and action are nonstop. The story is well developed, complex and very entertaining.
I truly enjoyed reading. The conflict and action are nonstop. The story is well developed, complex and very entertaining.
Good story with some very original ideas. Enjoyed it but wasn't one of those books you couldn't put down. I thoughts parts of the story was rushed and it took a little away from the overall quality of the story.
It was good. A light read, I didn't love it, but I liked it just fine :)
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M. Mariz is an actress, lawyer and writer with more than 20 plays produced. Her debut novel The Chosen of Gaia (Sept. 28, 2012) was inspired by her own Revelation dream.
Born in Rio de Janeiro and currently living in Southern California, Mariz writes screenplays and novels in both Portuguese and English. The artist has more than 15 years of acting experience, encompassing works in theater, televisi...more
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Born in Rio de Janeiro and currently living in Southern California, Mariz writes screenplays and novels in both Portuguese and English. The artist has more than 15 years of acting experience, encompassing works in theater, televisi...more
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