false 2627131 2 Zack Goodspeed is a perfectly normal 11-year old boy, about to embark on an incredible adventure. For when he discovers his grandfather has invented a source of unlimited power, called the Onyx Sun, and harnessed that power to fuel a spaceship, Zack is thrust into a journey that strands him on the Moon, introduces him to bold new friends, and pits him against an enemy determined to use the power of the Onyx Sun to destroy all life on Earth. Quickly thrust into the position of being the only one capable of saving the Earth, Zack must put aside his past life and use an array of technologies invented by his grandfather to save humanity, including robots as tall as skyscrapers, Memo Files that help him learn new subjects instantly, and airships that zip him around the lunar surface in minutes. The Incredible Origins of the Onyx Sun is an important book now more than ever as technology plays a more pivotal role in our increasingly competitive global economy. Through a fast-paced, exciting storyline, the book engages children with the possibilities their generation will face in improving humanity through invention and technological exploration. At a time when our children are showing less interest in math and science than ever before, this book encourages them to re-engage in these subjects which are essential to technological progress. It is a fun, roller-coaster ride of a story that helps kids also understand the nature of friendships, conflict, and personal growth. An engaging book for young readers as well as the rest of the family, the Incredible Origins of the Onyx Sun inspires all of us with visions of what life could be like as humanity spreads into the stars. The book is being published on May 2, 2009, although a number of paperback Advance Review Copies were printed and distributed in 2008. If you would like to read and review one of these, a few remain. Please contact the author. 2651832 2 5 2009 The Incredible Origins of the Onyx Sun total:45|5:17|4:20|3:6|2:0|1:2| 45 185 74 35 1 6 false false Tue Jun 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 31 08:35:32 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 04:04:10 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 5 3 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Feb 24 12:30:32 -0800 2008 Sun Feb 24 12:45:04 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Fri Dec 12 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 17 19:32:56 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 12 13:25:58 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Wed Jun 18 18:18:48 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 18 18:41:55 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Mon Feb 16 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 14:31:00 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 16 17:59:44 -0800 2009 Loved it. What a fun series this is going to make. I've said it before , but I'll say it again. If a book doesn't manage to capture all my emotions then I just wont finish it. This one definitely works for me.
Fy Goodspeed is an excentric inventor that at times seems absent...more...]]> 4 1 false false Sun Feb 15 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 14:53:23 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 15 13:54:45 -0800 2009 Enterprise. All science fiction/spaceship/boldly go where no man has gone before type tales always bring me back to the Enterprise. It's a character flaw, or perhaps an endearing quirk. Who kno...more...]]> 4 2 false false Thu Mar 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Feb 14 16:45:08 -0800 2008 Thu Mar 20 12:16:42 -0700 2008
The Onyx Sun has a g...more...]]> 4 2 false false Sat Mar 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 20 18:18:57 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 30 12:21:33 -0700 2008 5 2 false false Sat Feb 09 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 20 10:47:20 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 20 10:49:54 -0800 2008 5 2 false false Wed Feb 27 14:43:20 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 27 14:45:48 -0800 2008 5 2 false false Wed Feb 13 20:31:01 -0800 2008 Thu Feb 14 11:19:18 -0800 2008 4 1 false false Fri Feb 20 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 19 11:51:14 -0800 2008 Sun Feb 22 15:10:11 -0800 2009 Zack is burdened with a lovable grandfather who is considered a bit of a crackpot, more dreamer than is practical, and given to unexplained disappearances. Zack and his plucky friend Angelina decide to follow Grandfather one day and find out where he disappears to. What they find out is beyo...more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Dec 22 16:50:12 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 22 21:49:28 -0700 2009
A very strong debut novel for the younger set. It is precisely the sort of book I would have adored when I was ten and deserves a place in every school library. It has the same flavor as one of those Saturday morning a...more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 20 12:39:23 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 24 14:54:04 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 1 false false Mon Feb 25 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 22 04:30:25 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 25 03:57:52 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Feb 01 16:35:18 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 23 12:14:52 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Apr 01 08:03:58 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 08:34:22 -0700 2009
The pages fly by and it is a very fast read. Easy to follow story and characters that are a little sha...more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Sep 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 29 12:02:37 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 18:10:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 0 1 false false Fri Apr 17 13:31:53 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 18 16:28:25 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 1 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 11 11:19:40 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 11 11:20:22 -0700 2008 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2627131