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The Cerulean Star
Liberty is no ordinary boy. Even so, nothing can prepare him for what he discovers that hot afternoon in a tiny Kansas forest. Now the three alien children must depend on the brilliant boy, Liberty, and his friends to help them get back to the stars!
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When three alien children take their parents’ ship, the Cerulean Star, out without their permission, no one knows. Now they are lost, with no way home!
The three aliens are still searching for a way home when they discover an unusual planet—Earth. However, the human kids are not the only ones who’ve seen the beautiful, blue ship. Now the six children struggle to regain the ship and its precious freedom.
The Cerulean Star: Liberty is a story of enduring courage. Set in the year 2012, it is fantasy/science-fiction with strong elements of adventure, humor, and intrigue. The first of a six book series, "Liberty" sets the stage for the ongoing adventure as two species—one from this world, one not—come together in a remarkable way.
Detailed Description:
When three alien children take their parents’ ship, the Cerulean Star, out without their permission, no one knows. Now they are lost, with no way home!
The three aliens are still searching for a way home when they discover an unusual planet—Earth. However, the human kids are not the only ones who’ve seen the beautiful, blue ship. Now the six children struggle to regain the ship and its precious freedom.
The Cerulean Star: Liberty is a story of enduring courage. Set in the year 2012, it is fantasy/science-fiction with strong elements of adventure, humor, and intrigue. The first of a six book series, "Liberty" sets the stage for the ongoing adventure as two species—one from this world, one not—come together in a remarkable way.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2013
61 people want to read
About the author
Sharon Cramer
11 books48 followersSharon Cramer is an aspiring time-traveler, alien princess, and master painter of Halloween faces. In the meantime, she writes from a dank, dark cave, somewhere in Washington State. THE EXECUTION is her breakthrough novel and the first of The WINTERGRAVE CHRONICLES.
Hard at work on her new Sci-Fi, Fantasy series, THE CERULEAN STAR, she also creates children’s picture books, including the multi-award winning MARLOW and the MONSTER.
When not surfing black matter threads and planning historical ruin and perfectly crushed hearts, Sharon can be found wandering around Eastern Washington.
Driven by sleeplessness and an endless draw to the keyboard (and the occasional extra strong coffee), she is inspired by unorthodox friends and extreme weather. Mother to three sons, a good horse, and several dozen fish (most of which have names), she is married to a man who surely has won the Nobel Prize for Extreme Tolerance.
Hard at work on her new Sci-Fi, Fantasy series, THE CERULEAN STAR, she also creates children’s picture books, including the multi-award winning MARLOW and the MONSTER.
When not surfing black matter threads and planning historical ruin and perfectly crushed hearts, Sharon can be found wandering around Eastern Washington.
Driven by sleeplessness and an endless draw to the keyboard (and the occasional extra strong coffee), she is inspired by unorthodox friends and extreme weather. Mother to three sons, a good horse, and several dozen fish (most of which have names), she is married to a man who surely has won the Nobel Prize for Extreme Tolerance.
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February 14, 2015
A totally awesome story. Great setup and first contact, fun characters and a fast-paced, gripping plot. What’s not to like?
A lot, actually. (Many spoilers follow.)
Even assuming this is written for juvenile readers, the story telling and mechanics need a lot of work. It needs serious editing, even though two editors are credited. Both the narrative and the dialogue is sophomoric at best.
Factual errors nearly overwhelm the story. It’s as if the story was “researched” on line or from old science fiction movies. Clichés are layered on clichés. Almost every reference to the military is wrong: starting with basics like the difference between standing at attention and at parade rest, to there being no five-star generals this century, to being undecided whether the fictional facility at Hutchinson is a Naval Air Station, an Air Force Base or an Army post, to the AB of MOAB denoting “air burst.” Detonated several hundred feet underground in a salt mine, the result might be a small explosion and a big fire, or no explosion and a big fire, but no earth-shattering explosion. “Herbert Wells”? You mean, H. G. Wells? The kids go on the 4:20 PM tour of the salt mines and set off their first bomb at 4 PM. iPads do not have removable batteries. Southeastern Kansas does not have the rail nor bus service reported. Vole is like a deus ex machina, too easy a solution. Literary license is one thing, counter-intuitive errors something else.
Instant translation devices—especially those from other galaxies—could not translate instantly, the first time.
The space ship “heals” itself from helium found in interstellar space. Granted helium is only available at a partial pressure of 5 parts per million in Earth’s atmosphere, but that’s whole lot more helium than encountered in interstellar space. Therefore, the space ship would heal, not deteriorate, in the salt mine. In fact, since Hutchinson is about 100 straight line miles from Dexter, Kansas (look up the significance), it’s possible that the atmosphere in the salt mines might have higher helium concentrations.
Even admitting these are mostly quibbles that juvenile readers may not catch or care about, they repeatedly knock the reader out of the story.
Really nice cover.
Three starts is a gift, but as I said it’s a great concept.
A lot, actually. (Many spoilers follow.)
Even assuming this is written for juvenile readers, the story telling and mechanics need a lot of work. It needs serious editing, even though two editors are credited. Both the narrative and the dialogue is sophomoric at best.
Factual errors nearly overwhelm the story. It’s as if the story was “researched” on line or from old science fiction movies. Clichés are layered on clichés. Almost every reference to the military is wrong: starting with basics like the difference between standing at attention and at parade rest, to there being no five-star generals this century, to being undecided whether the fictional facility at Hutchinson is a Naval Air Station, an Air Force Base or an Army post, to the AB of MOAB denoting “air burst.” Detonated several hundred feet underground in a salt mine, the result might be a small explosion and a big fire, or no explosion and a big fire, but no earth-shattering explosion. “Herbert Wells”? You mean, H. G. Wells? The kids go on the 4:20 PM tour of the salt mines and set off their first bomb at 4 PM. iPads do not have removable batteries. Southeastern Kansas does not have the rail nor bus service reported. Vole is like a deus ex machina, too easy a solution. Literary license is one thing, counter-intuitive errors something else.
Instant translation devices—especially those from other galaxies—could not translate instantly, the first time.
The space ship “heals” itself from helium found in interstellar space. Granted helium is only available at a partial pressure of 5 parts per million in Earth’s atmosphere, but that’s whole lot more helium than encountered in interstellar space. Therefore, the space ship would heal, not deteriorate, in the salt mine. In fact, since Hutchinson is about 100 straight line miles from Dexter, Kansas (look up the significance), it’s possible that the atmosphere in the salt mines might have higher helium concentrations.
Even admitting these are mostly quibbles that juvenile readers may not catch or care about, they repeatedly knock the reader out of the story.
Really nice cover.
Three starts is a gift, but as I said it’s a great concept.
October 19, 2013
Cerulean Star by Sharon Cramer is a very touching story. It questions our own humanity and if we are truly ready for the next big thing. Would we welcome the extraterrestrial life forms with open arms and try to help them if they are in distress, lost or even if they are just kids. Would we embrace them or try to destroy them and use their technology to bring more destruction to our own race. It all falls down on three orphaned children whose any record of existence could easily be wiped off and no one would miss them. Add a general you'd love to hate and you have a great combination of suspense and action. But the protagonists come in a body of tiny yet super smart 11 year old and when friendship is in question he would never leave his friends in the lurch. A very athletic 12 year old who'd try anything to save alien children and witty 13 year old girl who'd stick with her new found friends. And of course who could forget a teenage extra savvy computer hacker who comes to the rescue when everything seemed lost.
It's a must read for all ages and you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of this great book. I'm looking forward to reading all in this brilliant series.
It's a must read for all ages and you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of this great book. I'm looking forward to reading all in this brilliant series.
June 28, 2015
There is NO way you can go wrong with this author and again she hasn't failed with The Cerulean Star. It's got all the right mix and keeps you gripped from the start.
Liberty aka Bert, was destined to be great, even as a young child. But when tragedy strikes he's left in 'The Home' a place where orphaned children are.......cared for. There he meets David and Alex and the 3 of them become close as can be. And we can't forget Too, the Weiner dog.
One day Alex spots something spectacular above their small meadow. But it quickly disappears. But curiosity also gets the better of it and it returns the next day. Let the adventure begin......... I can't say more.....it'll spoil the ride and it's one hell of an enjoyable ride too.
Absolutely loved the characters, especially the comradery between Blalok and David. Alex is pretty awesome too and you can't help but love Bert!
Highly recommend this ride for everyone!!
Liberty aka Bert, was destined to be great, even as a young child. But when tragedy strikes he's left in 'The Home' a place where orphaned children are.......cared for. There he meets David and Alex and the 3 of them become close as can be. And we can't forget Too, the Weiner dog.
One day Alex spots something spectacular above their small meadow. But it quickly disappears. But curiosity also gets the better of it and it returns the next day. Let the adventure begin......... I can't say more.....it'll spoil the ride and it's one hell of an enjoyable ride too.
Absolutely loved the characters, especially the comradery between Blalok and David. Alex is pretty awesome too and you can't help but love Bert!
Highly recommend this ride for everyone!!
May 6, 2014
The book is targeted for young adult and teen readers, but I loved it (I guess this tells a lot about me) I think it is really well written and I can't wait to read the second book of the sequel.
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