Noah lives for piloting spaceships through time, dodging killer robots and saving Earth's animals from extinction.
Life couldn't be better.
But the twelve-year-old time traveler learns it could be a whole lot worse. His mom is kidnapped and taken to Mars; his dad is stranded in the Ice Age; and Noah is attacked at every turn by a foe bent on destroying Earth... for the second time.
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Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble by D. Robert PeaseMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Noah Zarc (Mammoth Trouble) by D. Robert Please is a truly exuberant novel about a twelve year old boy's adventures in a post-apocalyptic world. Noah, along with his family, is on a mission (known as Animal Rescue Cruiser Project) to save the animals from the Earth's past - which is headed towards destruction - and bring them to the future to re-populate the Earth of Noah's time.
All goes well until one day, Noah's parents' ship 'Moses' returns from one of their rescue missions without them. Having gathered from Moses that 'Hoan' - the ARC's nemesis - had interfered with the mission and kidnapped their mom, leaving their father trapped in the Ice Age, Noah, along with his brilliant brother - Hamilton - and skillful sister - Sam -, take off to save their parents.
The story's central character Noah, is a paraplegic, who despite his insecurities,is an extremely strong kid with a zest for life. Never letting his legs be a setback, Noah manages to travel across time and space to do right by what he believes in.
Filled with excitement & adventure, Noah Zarc had me gripped! Incase you haven't already noticed, Robert Please has used a lot of wordplays and discreet references to the bible. I'm not a Christian and honestly, I don't have to be one to appreciate the morals carried across this story. Noah Zarc tackles social & ethical issues and carries these messages to young adults in a way that appeals to them.
The story's extremely well written and I recommend this book to kids,parents & teachers. It's the perfect novel for middle graders and I believe it would make a great lesson in school!
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THE AUTHOR
D. Robert Pease has been interested in creating worlds since childhood. From building in the sandbox behind his house, to drawing fantastical worlds with paper and pencil, there has hardly been a time he hasn't been off on some adventure in his mind, to the dismay of parents and teachers alike. Also, since the moment he could read, books have consumed vast swaths of his life. From The Mouse and the Motorcycle, to The Lord of the Rings, worlds just beyond reality have called to him like Homer's Sirens. It's not surprising then he chose to write stories of his own. Each filled with worlds just beyond reach, but close enough we can all catch a glimpse of ourselves in the characters.
Discover ways to connect with the author by visiting his site at www.drobertpease.com
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Oh sounds good! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
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Thanks for the review! I think I'll like the book because I appreciate references to the Bible. I've been reading up on Bible mythology lately and I would love to read D. Robert's take on them.
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The trailer is very well done and created interest in the story. I like the modern take on the bible story. It transfers very well. I can see YA readers buying this book and adults who enjoy science fiction with a biblical twist.
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Wow. That's a gorgeous trailer. The wordplay seems a little campy, but maybe that's part of the fun. And any sort of reboot of a classic story is always a good thing. Might have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a clever concept, and an interesting way to combine the trend favoring dystopian fiction with classic messages.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds different -- combo of dystopian and dinosaurs . . . i think my students would like it.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks like a good book! I'd definitely be interested in reading it. And you most certainly had me at the mention of The Mouse and the Motorcycle in your section about the author. It was one of my favorite books when I was little :)
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What a fantastic book trailer! Thanks for the review; I'll have to watch for this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. I certainly do hope you check it out. And if you do, let me know what you think.
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Sounds Good!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great story! I was so happy to find out that he's doing a second Noah book. :D
ReplyDeleteI love the graphics you added to your review! It is easy to tell you like sci-fi! You caught on to a lot of the names that made the story even more fun to read! Thanks for bringing them into your review.
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Great review. The book looks good.
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The book sounds great. Thanks for reviewing it!
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I surely did not know that you were a scifi fan!
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