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Across the Stars
A prince becomes king. A boy comes to grips with his mother’s death. A girl faces a difficult decision. A young man learns the consequences of his rashness. A rabbit travels through space. And in another part of the universe, five children begin the adventure of a lifetime. After a midnight journey through the far reaches of space, Sara, Charles, Jack, Hetty, and Lu Watson find themselves on Emoria; a planet ruled by wicked King Jorrid, and the home of an oppressed people, waiting to be set free. There they meet Felix Walker, the poorly treated son of King Jorrid’s general. Together with Felix, the Watsons put together a force for the purpose of freeing Emoria. But will their small band of farmers and children be able to stand against the king’s massive army?
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
164 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2013
36 people want to read
About the author
Morgan Elizabeth Huneke
15 books97 followersMorgan Elizabeth Huneke fell in love with sci-fi and fantasy at age seven when she first read A Wrinkle in Time and The Chronicles of Narnia. In the time since, she's spent an inordinate amount of time exploring new realms and bygone eras through countless books, movies, and TV shows. She also spends a great deal of time talking to her imaginary friends and writing down their stories in books such as the Time Captives fantasy trilogy and Twisted Dreams, a sci-fi/fantasy Sleeping Beauty novella. On the occasion she remembers she lives in Georgia in the 21st century, she can be found playing and teaching violin and piano, singing along to Disney and Broadway soundtracks, turning pirouettes in the kitchen, and studying for her degree in elementary education. You can find her online at www.morganhuneke.com.
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October 21, 2014
I usually approach Christian fantasy and science fiction apprehensively, just because I've read so many that I finish and think "I really didn't like that, and I will never read it again."
Coming from that perspective of "I'm not exactly sure how well this is going to go," this book blew me away.
I love how the author switches back and forth between the present and past, telling us more about the characters as we meet them. I love how perfectly the descriptions are balanced; enough to picture it, but not enough to bore the reader. And lastly, it's a great story in regard to the plot.
My only complaint: It goes by too fast! :D
Coming from that perspective of "I'm not exactly sure how well this is going to go," this book blew me away.
I love how the author switches back and forth between the present and past, telling us more about the characters as we meet them. I love how perfectly the descriptions are balanced; enough to picture it, but not enough to bore the reader. And lastly, it's a great story in regard to the plot.
My only complaint: It goes by too fast! :D
March 25, 2016
I didn't enjoy this book. It was honestly too short for me to like any of the characters, and the going back in time was a bit confusing. Felix was cool though! Also, some things didn't make sense, like how Sara gained sword fighting skill last minute, how Jorrid talked normally with a girl whom he had been rude to the whole book, why would he explain things to her?
January 26, 2015
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 8 to 16
It seems I go into every fantasy and sci-fi book thinking I’m not going to like it. This is probably due to the fact I have been given several books from those genres and been very disappointed. This book did not disappoint me. In fact, it far exceeded my expectations.
The whole story has the feeling of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe about it. It has the same charm as the C. S. Lewis stories, yet there is no doubt that this is a different tale. It is a very original story which combines science fiction and non-magical fantasy for a tale that will delight children and adults alike.
The children of the story are delightful, each with their own personality. They work together and use their combined knowledge of scripture, history, and strategy to help the people of Emoria win their freedom. Even the smallest children have a part in the plan.
Morgan Huneke has a wonderful style. She has a charming way of telling a story. She was able to incorporate flashbacks into her story in a very effective way. She also did a great job incorporating large amounts of scripture into the story in a very powerful way. Even I, who normally would roll my eyes at quite so much scripture being used in a book, found it refreshing and a blessing.
There were only two things that I didn’t care for. First, I found the Declaration of Emoria Independence was a bit long. I loved the idea, but it was a bit long for the book. Second, the Gettysburg Address was also included in its entirety. Although it fit the situation, again it seemed a little long for the story.
At the end, there was a hint of a possible sequel. I hope there is, because I loved this story. I highly recommend this for a family read-aloud, or as a fun adventure for children.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
Best for Ages: 8 to 16
It seems I go into every fantasy and sci-fi book thinking I’m not going to like it. This is probably due to the fact I have been given several books from those genres and been very disappointed. This book did not disappoint me. In fact, it far exceeded my expectations.
The whole story has the feeling of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe about it. It has the same charm as the C. S. Lewis stories, yet there is no doubt that this is a different tale. It is a very original story which combines science fiction and non-magical fantasy for a tale that will delight children and adults alike.
The children of the story are delightful, each with their own personality. They work together and use their combined knowledge of scripture, history, and strategy to help the people of Emoria win their freedom. Even the smallest children have a part in the plan.
Morgan Huneke has a wonderful style. She has a charming way of telling a story. She was able to incorporate flashbacks into her story in a very effective way. She also did a great job incorporating large amounts of scripture into the story in a very powerful way. Even I, who normally would roll my eyes at quite so much scripture being used in a book, found it refreshing and a blessing.
There were only two things that I didn’t care for. First, I found the Declaration of Emoria Independence was a bit long. I loved the idea, but it was a bit long for the book. Second, the Gettysburg Address was also included in its entirety. Although it fit the situation, again it seemed a little long for the story.
At the end, there was a hint of a possible sequel. I hope there is, because I loved this story. I highly recommend this for a family read-aloud, or as a fun adventure for children.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
March 22, 2015
After a midnight journey through the far reaches of space, Sara, Charles, Jack, Hetty, and Lu Watson find themselves on Emoria; a planet ruled by wicked King Jorrid, and the home of an oppressed people, waiting to be set free. There they meet Felix Walker, the poorly treated son of King Jorrid’s general. Together with Felix, the Watsons put together a force for the purpose of freeing Emoria. But will their small band of farmers and children be able to stand against the king’s massive army? (Blurb from back of book)
I read this book after reading the author’s other book, “The Experiment.” I really enjoyed that one, and was excited to read this one as well. Unfortunately, I did not like this one as much as the other book. Here’s why:
- There was a lack of tension that was missing from the book. To tell the truth, it was easy to put down, and I wasn’t on the edge on my seat. I felt like the author did a better job of building suspense in her other book.
- The book spent a fair amount of time discussing political documents. The characters made their own Declaration of Independence, they read some of the American Declaration of Independence, and the whole Gettysburg Address. I’m not a fan of history, so this part was hard to get through.
I did love how the main characters were very strong Christians, and quoted verses throughout the book. It amazed me how much they trusted God, and knew that He could help them. It makes me want to do the same.
Even though I didn’t like this book very much, I would encourage you to read her other book, The Experiment. I like her later writing better than her earlier, and am looking forward to reading other books by this author in the future.
I read this book after reading the author’s other book, “The Experiment.” I really enjoyed that one, and was excited to read this one as well. Unfortunately, I did not like this one as much as the other book. Here’s why:
- There was a lack of tension that was missing from the book. To tell the truth, it was easy to put down, and I wasn’t on the edge on my seat. I felt like the author did a better job of building suspense in her other book.
- The book spent a fair amount of time discussing political documents. The characters made their own Declaration of Independence, they read some of the American Declaration of Independence, and the whole Gettysburg Address. I’m not a fan of history, so this part was hard to get through.
I did love how the main characters were very strong Christians, and quoted verses throughout the book. It amazed me how much they trusted God, and knew that He could help them. It makes me want to do the same.
Even though I didn’t like this book very much, I would encourage you to read her other book, The Experiment. I like her later writing better than her earlier, and am looking forward to reading other books by this author in the future.
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